| 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 | $19.58 | 7.584% | $21.0649 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.59 | 11.299% | $76.34 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.75 | 11.327% | $251.3207 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.68 | 11.312% | $227.8334 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.59 | 5.717% | $125.3698 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.57 | 8.333% | $26.6174 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.64 | 6.486% | $147.6322 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.40 | $876.1784 | $876.17 | $876.15 | $876.10 | |