| 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 | $20.37 | 7.376% | $21.8725 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 7.357% | $165.7163 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.99 | 9.366% | $56.8594 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.47 | 10.841% | $246.588 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.44 | 12.446% | $156.7947 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.96 | 10.347% | $45.1981 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.47 | 4.578% | $88.337 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.06 | $781.3660 | $781.37 | $781.35 | $781.40 | |