| 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 | $18.96 | 13.190% | $21.4608 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.28 | 7.864% | $44.5263 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.72 | 7.330% | $102.7363 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.53 | 9.499% | $268.8529 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.75 | 6.566% | $84.9864 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.57 | 11.555% | $132.2708 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.90 | 5.444% | $69.4876 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.71 | $724.3211 | $724.33 | $724.35 | $724.40 | |