| 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 | $19.95 | 6.424% | $21.2316 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.93 | 11.211% | $78.882 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.68 | 13.274% | $236.3802 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.56 | 8.239% | $17.9244 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 5.750% | $17.4065 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.47 | 10.545% | $112.17 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.56 | 6.584% | $47.4938 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.61 | $531.4885 | $531.48 | $531.50 | $531.50 | |