| 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 | $20.38 | 7.825% | $21.9747 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.45 | 3.672% | $60.5963 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.88 | 7.776% | $158.3014 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.93 | 12.518% | $17.9241 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 3.236% | $164.9918 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.40 | 10.647% | $169.7325 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.86 | 10.125% | $83.5408 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.72 | $677.0616 | $677.05 | $677.05 | $677.00 | |