| 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 | $20.87 | 7.500% | $22.4353 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.59 | 6.459% | $63.4389 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.85 | 5.405% | $65.193 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.55 | 5.576% | $208.5654 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.72 | 7.572% | $8.3046 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.55 | 12.102% | $95.9033 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.96 | 7.588% | $87.1032 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.09 | $550.9437 | $550.94 | $550.95 | $550.90 | |