| 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 | $20.51 | 3.505% | $21.2289 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.97 | 7.394% | $170.7242 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.53 | 3.396% | $31.5668 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.36 | 12.376% | $31.8698 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.83 | 8.470% | $76.8293 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.40 | 13.206% | $174.7901 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 10.543% | $40.7572 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.47 | $547.7663 | $547.77 | $547.75 | $547.80 | |