| 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 | $19.80 | 6.728% | $21.1321 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.76 | 5.368% | $39.787 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.63 | 5.212% | $261.5886 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.51 | 12.359% | $72.4828 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.79 | 8.346% | $216.4645 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.81 | 8.209% | $85.2795 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.69 | 3.345% | $10.0141 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.99 | $706.7486 | $706.74 | $706.80 | $706.80 | |