| 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 | $19.72 | 8.606% | $21.4171 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.90 | 9.767% | $29.5273 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.35 | 6.484% | $126.0238 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.91 | 9.659% | $8.674 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.84 | 5.482% | $25.1469 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 13.419% | $62.2784 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.90 | 7.174% | $238.8908 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.53 | $511.9583 | $511.96 | $511.95 | $511.90 | |