| 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 | $19.91 | 5.295% | $20.9642 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 6.841% | $75.7289 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.75 | 7.871% | $95.7355 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 13.744% | $36.3753 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.47 | 12.728% | $242.895 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.84 | 12.665% | $217.2632 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.76 | 8.498% | $270.9846 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.59 | $959.9467 | $959.95 | $960.00 | $960.00 | |