| 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 | $19.87 | 7.238% | $21.3082 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.25 | 13.560% | $70.6911 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.32 | 12.346% | $266.6195 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.75 | 3.379% | $51.4311 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.48 | 5.817% | $249.1779 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.36 | 5.235% | $140.3414 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.65 | 10.270% | $48.1329 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.68 | $847.7021 | $847.70 | $847.75 | $847.60 | |