| 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 | $20.97 | 5.491% | $22.1215 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 13.112% | $278.2442 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.52 | 8.375% | $165.2936 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.76 | 11.843% | $16.508 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.28 | 7.425% | $7.8205 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.56 | 8.760% | $231.1803 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.26 | 3.536% | $120.371 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.34 | $841.5391 | $841.53 | $841.50 | $841.50 | |