| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $19.97 | 5.334% | $21.0352 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.75 | 10.267% | $14.059 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.77 | 11.309% | $73.2079 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.90 | 10.259% | $14.2234 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 6.464% | $233.8482 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.48 | 5.666% | $5.7905 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.90 | 13.853% | $158.1418 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.42 | $520.3060 | $520.31 | $520.30 | $520.20 | |