| 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 | $19.96 | 6.415% | $21.2404 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.58 | 7.395% | $48.9506 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.77 | 12.708% | $251.0796 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.35 | 8.804% | $34.1101 | $34.11 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 9.718% | $51.0628 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.61 | 3.854% | $233.2665 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.33 | 5.617% | $14.0787 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.14 | $653.7887 | $653.79 | $653.80 | $653.90 | |