| 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 | $20.36 | 3.225% | $21.0166 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.30 | 6.615% | $65.355 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.95 | 10.485% | $139.1559 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.60 | 9.697% | $18.2097 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.54 | 8.401% | $223.8914 | $223.89 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.78 | 10.323% | $12.996 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.90 | 11.362% | $105.6825 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.43 | $586.3071 | $586.32 | $586.30 | $586.40 | |