| 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 | $20.38 | 4.173% | $21.2305 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 12.620% | $165.3937 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.27 | 9.264% | $7.9435 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.60 | 8.793% | $78.9837 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.93 | 6.416% | $149.9721 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.48 | 6.291% | $75.9768 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.79 | 5.826% | $22.0012 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.31 | $521.5015 | $521.49 | $521.55 | $521.50 | |