| 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 | $19.79 | 8.697% | $21.5111 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.42 | 4.565% | $132.1911 | $132.19 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.44 | 10.550% | $133.1464 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.73 | 7.459% | $169.4951 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.74 | 9.665% | $94.0268 | $94.03 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.96 | 6.687% | $13.8266 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 9.361% | $265.6597 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.00 | $829.8568 | $829.87 | $829.90 | $829.80 | |