| 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 | $19.64 | 7.768% | $21.1656 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.59 | 5.845% | $230.3081 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.67 | 10.560% | $62.6544 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.47 | 12.831% | $85.1536 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.58 | 7.512% | $35.0274 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.82 | 5.148% | $83.9291 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.35 | 8.664% | $19.9398 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.12 | $538.1780 | $538.18 | $538.20 | $538.20 | |