| 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 | $20.38 | 7.801% | $21.9698 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.90 | 9.670% | $74.4659 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.90 | 12.271% | $23.4646 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 13.619% | $27.8367 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.36 | 9.259% | $74.6895 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 9.586% | $265.7461 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.47 | 9.832% | $63.1205 | $63.12 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.01 | $551.2931 | $551.30 | $551.25 | $551.30 | |