| 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 | $18.49 | 13.472% | $20.981 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 13.529% | $16.5185 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.63 | 10.394% | $236.9386 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.44 | 9.169% | $25.5892 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.68 | 10.327% | $64.7399 | $64.74 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.96 | 3.855% | $214.9383 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.80 | 11.644% | $268.8388 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.55 | $848.5443 | $848.55 | $848.60 | $848.40 | |