| 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 | 7.872% | $21.5313 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.52 | 8.169% | $70.8723 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.94 | 4.454% | $256.8942 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.72 | 4.309% | $136.3527 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 4.402% | $101.1551 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.52 | 12.735% | $106.5571 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.81 | 13.382% | $201.6045 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.36 | $894.9672 | $894.96 | $894.95 | $895.10 | |