| 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 | $19.97 | 5.561% | $21.0805 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.87 | 8.306% | $136.3248 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.48 | 9.201% | $208.0061 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.33 | 6.644% | $170.9823 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.92 | 5.790% | $20.0155 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.57 | 5.747% | $180.3727 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.30 | 5.688% | $136.6546 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.44 | $873.4365 | $873.43 | $873.40 | $873.50 | |