| 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 | $19.39 | 8.348% | $21.0087 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.73 | 9.340% | $68.589 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 8.595% | $268.5663 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.68 | 9.861% | $84.2414 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.98 | 10.695% | $38.7211 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.40 | 3.671% | $69.8743 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.80 | 5.366% | $178.9115 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.29 | $729.9123 | $729.91 | $729.85 | $729.90 | |