| 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 | $19.97 | 5.300% | $21.0284 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.76 | 5.550% | $141.1837 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.62 | 8.116% | $192.0356 | $192.04 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.85 | 11.419% | $68.9127 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.82 | 3.417% | $219.0579 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.36 | 9.142% | $128.0891 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.82 | 10.571% | $210.9916 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.20 | $981.2990 | $981.30 | $981.35 | $981.30 | |