| 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 | $19.40 | 9.184% | $21.1817 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.56 | 6.368% | $39.9518 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.64 | 13.287% | $260.1523 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 9.764% | $6.3114 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.26 | 9.803% | $55.187 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.39 | 9.503% | $223.8132 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.27 | 6.805% | $258.7565 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.27 | $865.3539 | $865.35 | $865.35 | $865.50 | |