| 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 | $20.70 | 3.785% | $21.4835 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.59 | 3.468% | $73.0381 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.33 | 11.795% | $19.3741 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.83 | 12.164% | $58.1346 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.56 | 9.789% | $36.8452 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.83 | 13.355% | $159.6378 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.60 | 3.396% | $96.7787 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $428.44 | $465.2920 | $465.29 | $465.35 | $465.20 | |