| 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 | $20.36 | 5.394% | $21.4582 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.52 | 12.787% | $77.2817 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.33 | 6.355% | $15.2407 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.50 | 4.233% | $207.9448 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.80 | 4.144% | $37.2836 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.60 | 9.758% | $144.4415 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 6.328% | $257.973 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.73 | $761.6235 | $761.61 | $761.65 | $761.60 | |