| 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 | $20.63 | 3.775% | $21.4088 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.55 | 4.579% | $175.2221 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.74 | 6.362% | $81.6222 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 13.418% | $60.7807 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 7.871% | $18.0792 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.79 | 7.762% | $170.0377 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.55 | 9.309% | $49.7902 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.61 | $576.9409 | $576.94 | $576.95 | $576.90 | |