| 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 | $19.95 | 6.471% | $21.241 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.76 | 4.401% | $72.8301 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.33 | 10.212% | $24.6103 | $24.61 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.93 | 7.728% | $94.7252 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.27 | 11.426% | $59.3566 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.36 | 4.668% | $161.5655 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 7.420% | $203.3675 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.92 | $637.6962 | $637.71 | $637.70 | $637.70 | |