| 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 | $20.43 | 3.552% | $21.1557 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 8.697% | $46.4245 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 10.712% | $240.0125 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.46 | 5.806% | $129.57 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.55 | 9.702% | $24.7378 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.58 | 11.805% | $56.551 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.64 | 13.410% | $23.4078 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.16 | $541.8593 | $541.86 | $541.80 | $541.90 | |