| 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 | $20.50 | 4.570% | $21.4369 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.26 | 6.270% | $15.1541 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.48 | 7.848% | $71.6974 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.57 | 12.360% | $79.2925 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.54 | 12.416% | $279.3987 | $279.40 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.97 | 3.111% | $230.9377 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.31 | 12.437% | $17.2141 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.63 | $715.1314 | $715.13 | $715.15 | $715.10 | |