| 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 | $20.76 | 3.420% | $21.47 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 5.802% | $17.4891 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.83 | 7.598% | $136.4665 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.60 | 12.829% | $31.1408 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.41 | 6.656% | $20.7019 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.76 | 5.256% | $202.8915 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.29 | 3.395% | $104.7288 | $104.73 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.18 | $534.8886 | $534.89 | $534.90 | $534.90 | |