| 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 | $19.56 | 7.713% | $21.0687 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.98 | 5.669% | $73.9472 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.37 | 11.174% | $241.6589 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.97 | 7.289% | $234.9307 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 8.729% | $160.3644 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.35 | 8.631% | $241.541 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.28 | 7.643% | $140.2373 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.00 | $1,113.7482 | $1,113.75 | $1,113.75 | $1,113.70 | |