| 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 | $20.45 | 3.707% | $21.2081 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 8.650% | $39.5595 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.84 | 4.737% | $12.4009 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.37 | 8.752% | $186.3683 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 5.335% | $165.9553 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.73 | 12.473% | $176.2789 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.79 | 13.335% | $89.2966 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.14 | $691.0676 | $691.08 | $691.05 | $691.20 | |