| 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 | $19.28 | 8.693% | $20.956 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.94 | 9.784% | $14.206 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.64 | 10.790% | $43.9172 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.79 | 9.857% | $157.9634 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.77 | 5.819% | $9.2803 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.31 | 12.561% | $202.9587 | $202.96 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.68 | 10.534% | $32.8065 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $434.41 | $482.0881 | $482.10 | $482.05 | $482.20 | |