| 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 | $20.27 | 6.294% | $21.5458 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.77 | 5.476% | $25.0716 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.64 | 11.695% | $227.4557 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.70 | 6.853% | $48.8318 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.93 | 12.349% | $160.5804 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.73 | 8.214% | $226.9572 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.76 | 10.161% | $98.8805 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.80 | $809.3230 | $809.33 | $809.35 | $809.40 | |