| 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 | $19.25 | 9.488% | $21.0764 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.60 | 5.655% | $182.3605 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.65 | 4.860% | $30.0424 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.61 | 10.465% | $142.069 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.45 | 5.597% | $151.4789 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.66 | 6.415% | $82.6419 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.73 | 11.176% | $260.9634 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.95 | $870.6325 | $870.63 | $870.65 | $870.70 | |