| 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 | 3.294% | $21.1753 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.97 | 6.206% | $14.837 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.42 | 8.313% | $252.8242 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.41 | 7.396% | $109.9842 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.93 | 10.374% | $158.8613 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.70 | 7.568% | $6.1314 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.83 | 8.748% | $42.2268 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.76 | $606.0402 | $606.04 | $606.10 | $606.00 | |