| 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 | $19.41 | 10.568% | $21.4612 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.96 | 4.712% | $54.4084 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.47 | 9.817% | $142.1801 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.43 | 11.452% | $257.9334 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.62 | 13.427% | $27.9257 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.57 | 8.117% | $58.9994 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.41 | 11.522% | $24.9921 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.87 | $587.9003 | $587.90 | $587.95 | $587.90 | |