| 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 | $20.81 | 3.309% | $21.4986 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.75 | 7.547% | $66.4103 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.89 | 7.357% | $76.1054 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.70 | 9.751% | $180.7599 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 10.350% | $63.6278 | $63.63 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.66 | 6.205% | $232.2279 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.32 | 13.102% | $12.8031 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.79 | $653.4330 | $653.44 | $653.45 | $653.40 | |