| 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 | $19.53 | 8.569% | $21.2035 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.26 | 9.670% | $78.1508 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.57 | 8.662% | $216.8568 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.77 | 8.321% | $115.6543 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.45 | 11.274% | $108.4365 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.85 | 3.719% | $213.5056 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.47 | 6.200% | $85.4591 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.90 | $839.2666 | $839.27 | $839.25 | $839.40 | |