| 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 | $19.75 | 8.735% | $21.4752 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.34 | 6.694% | $129.4625 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.42 | 11.656% | $159.0205 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.77 | 12.210% | $76.0447 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.62 | 6.334% | $128.2601 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.88 | 5.562% | $202.5524 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.54 | 5.622% | $114.6421 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.32 | $831.4575 | $831.45 | $831.45 | $831.50 | |