| 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 | $20.28 | 5.243% | $21.3433 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.98 | 12.171% | $41.4808 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.65 | 7.278% | $24.2985 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 6.456% | $11.5505 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.33 | 13.223% | $171.3404 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 10.554% | $17.6776 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 3.801% | $165.3758 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $417.40 | $453.0669 | $453.07 | $453.15 | $453.10 | |