| 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 | $19.96 | 5.750% | $21.1077 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.29 | 8.861% | $148.3667 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.39 | 3.484% | $158.7341 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.88 | 3.497% | $216.1845 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.87 | 10.201% | $190.5045 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.71 | 10.783% | $43.9919 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.72 | 11.685% | $157.1631 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.82 | $936.0525 | $936.04 | $936.05 | $936.10 | |