| 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 | $19.76 | 7.137% | $21.1703 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.94 | 12.570% | $171.0389 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 13.628% | $250.6406 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.85 | 13.673% | $11.1968 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.87 | 11.529% | $159.3415 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.39 | 7.218% | $133.3685 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.60 | 13.844% | $26.8672 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.99 | $773.6238 | $773.63 | $773.60 | $773.60 | |