| 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 | $19.91 | 5.805% | $21.0658 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.31 | 7.873% | $25.1452 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.80 | 4.573% | $68.809 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.27 | 6.520% | $227.1752 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.55 | 5.599% | $28.0365 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.26 | 12.177% | $81.0591 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.53 | 11.165% | $157.3318 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.63 | $608.6226 | $608.64 | $608.65 | $608.60 | |