| 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 | $19.67 | 7.572% | $21.1594 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.62 | 6.516% | $256.2988 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.57 | 4.748% | $42.4963 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.80 | 13.326% | $43.9705 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.41 | 7.512% | $60.6475 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.85 | 13.524% | $162.169 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 12.501% | $261.7673 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.60 | $848.5088 | $848.52 | $848.45 | $848.60 | |