| 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 | $19.98 | 5.284% | $21.0357 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.82 | 8.105% | $182.5029 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.54 | 3.475% | $82.304 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.49 | 4.440% | $208.3474 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.39 | 7.245% | $208.4736 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.87 | 5.685% | $10.4311 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.85 | 4.736% | $240.7357 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.94 | $953.8304 | $953.83 | $953.85 | $953.70 | |