| 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 | $19.85 | 5.741% | $20.9896 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.98 | 12.195% | $74.0263 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.97 | 9.512% | $62.389 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.99 | 5.246% | $224.1635 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.90 | 8.230% | $86.4758 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.26 | 3.801% | $198.5298 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.71 | 4.553% | $177.4369 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.66 | $844.0109 | $844.02 | $844.10 | $844.00 | |