| 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 | $19.56 | 7.235% | $20.9752 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.81 | 3.708% | $104.548 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.93 | 9.753% | $56.9947 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.57 | 4.166% | $11.0103 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.44 | 9.651% | $56.4045 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.41 | 6.699% | $42.0501 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.86 | 12.353% | $261.6252 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.58 | $553.6080 | $553.61 | $553.65 | $553.60 | |