| 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 | 5.868% | $21.163 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.86 | 4.164% | $52.9778 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 13.466% | $6.4789 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.51 | 6.174% | $165.1112 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.63 | 11.503% | $221.4784 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.26 | 12.252% | $213.5707 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.89 | 3.188% | $196.9756 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.85 | $877.7556 | $877.76 | $877.80 | $877.90 | |