| 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 | $19.64 | 9.750% | $21.5549 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.50 | 7.314% | $226.9691 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.85 | 6.484% | $56.2768 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.28 | 5.397% | $152.0668 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.50 | 6.299% | $49.429 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.92 | 9.510% | $40.4311 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.78 | 4.304% | $63.396 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.47 | $610.1237 | $610.13 | $610.15 | $610.20 | |