| 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 | $19.90 | 5.616% | $21.0176 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.58 | 6.652% | $146.7318 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.86 | 8.105% | $157.682 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.36 | 8.598% | $204.5552 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.37 | 12.240% | $32.9649 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.68 | 9.854% | $94.1229 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.95 | 6.553% | $266.3292 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.70 | $923.4036 | $923.40 | $923.40 | $923.40 | |