| 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 | $20.97 | 7.272% | $22.4949 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.65 | 3.149% | $36.7726 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 9.254% | $151.7975 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.40 | 3.664% | $151.7641 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.45 | 13.478% | $51.5758 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.81 | 10.364% | $51.6614 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.65 | 4.261% | $77.8308 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.87 | $543.8971 | $543.89 | $543.90 | $544.00 | |