| 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 | $19.64 | 6.677% | $20.9514 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.97 | 6.560% | $158.7424 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 3.795% | $127.0555 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.62 | 8.688% | $41.9753 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 13.267% | $157.1806 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.56 | 10.698% | $155.5971 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.48 | 10.455% | $155.1672 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.45 | $816.6695 | $816.68 | $816.70 | $816.80 | |