| 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 | $21.38 | 5.299% | $22.5129 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.39 | 12.704% | $26.3615 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.96 | 8.495% | $73.7332 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.26 | 12.427% | $65.5 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.49 | 9.795% | $262.948 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 12.369% | $40.2843 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.85 | 6.460% | $109.4941 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.18 | $600.8340 | $600.82 | $600.85 | $600.80 | |