| 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 | $20.34 | 3.156% | $20.9819 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.62 | 8.596% | $26.7363 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.58 | 6.286% | $172.7998 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.41 | 5.255% | $53.059 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.74 | 3.751% | $38.1181 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.42 | 8.350% | $57.8806 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.77 | 6.211% | $228.1094 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.88 | $597.6851 | $597.69 | $597.70 | $597.70 | |