| 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 | $19.54 | 7.376% | $20.9813 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.85 | 4.351% | $78.1067 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.41 | 7.552% | $267.1699 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.91 | 12.379% | $143.744 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.37 | 11.259% | $152.8365 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.27 | 11.327% | $119.4205 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.85 | 7.836% | $58.0697 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.20 | $840.3286 | $840.33 | $840.30 | $840.30 | |