| 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 | $19.78 | 8.628% | $21.4866 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.98 | 13.519% | $34.033 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.38 | 8.735% | $47.1692 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.79 | 11.638% | $158.2915 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.66 | 9.348% | $44.4609 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.40 | 11.361% | $21.604 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.27 | 7.194% | $161.0804 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.26 | $488.1256 | $488.12 | $488.15 | $488.20 | |