| 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 | $20.72 | 4.653% | $21.6841 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.55 | 6.614% | $46.4304 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.70 | 7.309% | $251.8542 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 10.334% | $250.9326 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.27 | 13.195% | $101.0492 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.48 | 10.608% | $138.7909 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.25 | 5.214% | $51.8179 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.40 | $862.5593 | $862.55 | $862.60 | $862.50 | |