| 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 | $18.81 | 11.571% | $20.9865 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.49 | 7.456% | $49.9563 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.91 | 12.203% | $159.2273 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.32 | 13.239% | $78.4973 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.51 | 8.837% | $225.8477 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 12.462% | $127.397 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.90 | 9.576% | $67.8275 | $67.83 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.22 | $729.7396 | $729.76 | $729.80 | $729.70 | |