| 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 | $19.50 | 10.515% | $21.5504 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 7.184% | $83.4963 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.82 | 6.777% | $140.7534 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 7.419% | $56.1479 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 7.662% | $54.1648 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.80 | 5.272% | $217.7025 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 5.851% | $88.4914 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.20 | $662.3067 | $662.30 | $662.30 | $662.40 | |