| 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 | $20.30 | 5.820% | $21.4815 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.98 | 12.547% | $26.9888 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.33 | 10.506% | $89.8745 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.31 | 11.362% | $166.2746 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.37 | 13.259% | $71.7722 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.48 | 5.799% | $34.3635 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.99 | 4.486% | $224.6345 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.76 | $635.3896 | $635.37 | $635.35 | $635.50 | |