| 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 | $21.26 | 5.854% | $22.5046 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.49 | 8.702% | $65.7538 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.54 | 7.518% | $86.595 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 8.572% | $141.9579 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 9.688% | $274.6917 | $274.69 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.29 | 13.106% | $11.6386 | $11.64 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.45 | 13.414% | $51.5467 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.21 | $654.6883 | $654.69 | $654.70 | $654.70 | |