| 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 | $18.54 | 13.102% | $20.9691 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.52 | 13.367% | $151.3676 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.64 | 5.728% | $52.4834 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.79 | 9.555% | $129.0448 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 8.648% | $22.6857 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.86 | 3.140% | $254.6114 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.80 | 4.126% | $168.4759 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.03 | $799.6379 | $799.64 | $799.65 | $799.70 | |