| 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 | $19.84 | 6.700% | $21.1693 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.43 | 7.455% | $192.8065 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.87 | 5.819% | $185.0457 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 9.599% | $8.735 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.27 | 10.487% | $192.5457 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.82 | 13.708% | $284.0653 | $284.07 | $284.05 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.36 | 9.669% | $134.191 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.56 | $1,018.5585 | $1,018.58 | $1,018.55 | $1,018.50 | |