| 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 | $19.99 | 7.384% | $21.4661 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.68 | 12.293% | $77.1228 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.55 | 8.503% | $105.8447 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.95 | 4.484% | $216.2296 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.70 | 12.342% | $164.8057 | $164.81 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.26 | 3.355% | $237.9852 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.57 | 13.469% | $27.8793 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.70 | $851.3334 | $851.34 | $851.35 | $851.30 | |