| 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 | $19.74 | 6.373% | $20.998 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.38 | 3.223% | $163.4846 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.97 | 7.535% | $54.8106 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.55 | 8.777% | $15.8271 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.95 | 4.311% | $12.4652 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.28 | 11.648% | $30.4576 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 8.160% | $250.5526 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.52 | $548.5957 | $548.60 | $548.60 | $548.70 | |