| 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 | $19.73 | 6.423% | $20.9973 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.50 | 4.824% | $171.3872 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.61 | 9.128% | $188.3658 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.46 | 10.310% | $238.777 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.26 | 5.720% | $170.4841 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 9.647% | $113.682 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.51 | 5.441% | $14.2451 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.75 | $917.9385 | $917.95 | $918.00 | $918.00 | |