| 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 | $21.80 | 3.424% | $22.5464 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.46 | 12.123% | $52.0923 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.35 | 8.365% | $6.8812 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.41 | 7.562% | $9.046 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.29 | 6.515% | $242.0979 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 7.752% | $51.2253 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 5.812% | $166.6539 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.35 | $550.5430 | $550.55 | $550.60 | $550.50 | |