| 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 | $21.78 | 3.205% | $22.478 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.38 | 6.275% | $86.4866 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 12.662% | $157.4789 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.66 | 6.637% | $52.9559 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 9.291% | $34.7327 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.52 | 12.477% | $258.1572 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.70 | 13.562% | $205.2065 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.60 | $817.4958 | $817.51 | $817.55 | $817.60 | |