| 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 | $19.98 | 5.431% | $21.0651 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 7.804% | $29.8509 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.61 | 6.545% | $41.137 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.97 | 8.532% | $163.8508 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.80 | 13.156% | $83.5091 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.42 | 6.323% | $142.9194 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.49 | 12.786% | $27.6213 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.96 | $509.9536 | $509.96 | $509.90 | $510.00 | |