| 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 | $20.75 | 8.345% | $22.4816 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 5.200% | $164.3855 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 7.402% | $56.5042 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.64 | 12.515% | $34.4746 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.35 | 4.176% | $49.3273 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.90 | 8.323% | $62.719 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.51 | 3.599% | $109.3073 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.02 | $499.1995 | $499.20 | $499.20 | $499.20 | |