| 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 | $19.85 | 6.621% | $21.1643 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.55 | 5.794% | $150.8093 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.54 | 10.759% | $7.2436 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.51 | 4.668% | $34.0276 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.80 | 10.726% | $277.7008 | $277.70 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.95 | 12.577% | $141.7907 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.52 | 11.163% | $189.5551 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.72 | $822.2914 | $822.29 | $822.30 | $822.30 | |