| 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 | $20.57 | 3.424% | $21.2743 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.67 | 10.719% | $14.0281 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.81 | 8.795% | $69.4221 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.39 | 8.361% | $136.9575 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.63 | 9.110% | $37.7848 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.26 | 6.443% | $165.2634 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.44 | 6.798% | $37.8492 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.77 | $482.5794 | $482.57 | $482.55 | $482.60 | |