| 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 | $19.73 | 6.347% | $20.9823 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.82 | 8.579% | $67.1235 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.99 | 7.530% | $170.9619 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.64 | 3.492% | $17.2211 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.67 | 10.354% | $234.6899 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.48 | 4.816% | $117.897 | $117.90 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.71 | 12.522% | $217.9664 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.04 | $846.8421 | $846.84 | $846.80 | $846.90 | |