| 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 | $19.81 | 7.249% | $21.246 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 13.152% | $9.6519 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.63 | 3.874% | $226.061 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.93 | 12.164% | $29.0841 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 4.510% | $42.1907 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.46 | 6.466% | $31.3649 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.96 | 3.704% | $217.7369 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.69 | $577.3355 | $577.33 | $577.35 | $577.40 | |