| 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 | $20.51 | 4.686% | $21.4711 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.55 | 7.416% | $69.337 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.44 | 6.789% | $109.3947 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.97 | 10.332% | $246.0073 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.33 | 8.325% | $33.9382 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.89 | 8.533% | $70.4271 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.53 | 3.126% | $120.1727 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.22 | $670.7481 | $670.75 | $670.75 | $670.70 | |