| 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 | $20.97 | 4.125% | $21.835 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.46 | 10.288% | $30.2851 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.96 | 6.251% | $84.9583 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.91 | 4.276% | $42.6593 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.42 | 4.776% | $102.0728 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.25 | 5.728% | $154.6272 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 13.348% | $177.5143 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.58 | $613.9520 | $613.96 | $613.95 | $614.00 | |