| 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 | $18.70 | 12.238% | $20.9885 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.73 | 6.422% | $108.2631 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.79 | 6.694% | $214.2309 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.57 | 7.281% | $37.087 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.75 | 13.235% | $67.6579 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.77 | 11.365% | $177.9279 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.41 | 7.786% | $15.532 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.72 | $641.6873 | $641.69 | $641.75 | $641.70 | |