| 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 | $19.95 | 6.634% | $21.2735 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.70 | 9.332% | $204.1228 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.41 | 4.732% | $75.8364 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.41 | 3.512% | $192.9567 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.55 | 12.109% | $211.3815 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.88 | 13.373% | $23.6723 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 7.246% | $142.9267 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.17 | $872.1699 | $872.17 | $872.15 | $872.20 | |