| 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 | $21.40 | 3.556% | $22.161 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 13.835% | $163.1483 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.99 | 8.698% | $86.9475 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.63 | 11.843% | $103.6002 | $103.60 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.25 | 8.600% | $61.0875 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.48 | 12.321% | $19.6337 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.72 | 3.612% | $48.4075 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.79 | $504.9857 | $504.99 | $505.00 | $504.90 | |