| 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 | $20.39 | 5.234% | $21.4572 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.85 | 10.566% | $37.4266 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 3.154% | $40.065 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.96 | 11.519% | $8.8769 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.84 | 8.376% | $243.6726 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.76 | 11.870% | $129.5007 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.47 | 5.300% | $32.0849 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.11 | $513.0839 | $513.09 | $513.10 | $513.20 | |