| 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 | $21.50 | 4.254% | $22.4146 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.89 | 3.560% | $124.1581 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.97 | 3.496% | $209.0309 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.44 | 5.788% | $16.3337 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 13.344% | $16.4349 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 6.778% | $86.8105 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 10.333% | $40.6798 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.47 | $515.8625 | $515.85 | $515.90 | $515.80 | |