| 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 | $18.77 | 12.700% | $21.1538 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.99 | 7.454% | $89.1761 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.47 | 3.807% | $24.3635 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.25 | 11.836% | $15.9366 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 11.204% | $49.7638 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.34 | 12.749% | $158.2319 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.97 | 6.837% | $259.5819 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.54 | $618.2076 | $618.20 | $618.25 | $618.30 | |