| 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 | $20.60 | 3.421% | $21.3047 | $21.30 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.51 | 5.812% | $130.6884 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.81 | 8.755% | $49.8207 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.45 | 11.771% | $179.3366 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 3.187% | $8.0279 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.36 | 9.334% | $16.7937 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.69 | 11.512% | $132.3536 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.20 | $538.3256 | $538.32 | $538.35 | $538.30 | |