| 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 | $20.85 | 4.538% | $21.7962 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 10.761% | $78.308 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.50 | 4.448% | $40.2125 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.83 | 9.460% | $60.0169 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 7.274% | $184.1895 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.97 | 3.120% | $27.8115 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.83 | 4.669% | $119.1447 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.38 | $531.4793 | $531.48 | $531.45 | $531.40 | |