| 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 | $19.85 | 6.488% | $21.1379 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 13.179% | $19.6592 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.38 | 9.770% | $102.5032 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 7.691% | $51.6271 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.46 | 4.749% | $109.4208 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.53 | 11.810% | $148.1818 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.63 | 12.557% | $144.7821 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.16 | $597.3121 | $597.31 | $597.35 | $597.30 | |