| 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 | $20.47 | 5.375% | $21.5703 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.88 | 4.752% | $249.1841 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.96 | 12.450% | $60.678 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.48 | 9.232% | $27.8323 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 7.235% | $247.0051 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 8.391% | $59.5175 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.48 | 13.151% | $60.5132 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.52 | $726.3005 | $726.30 | $726.30 | $726.30 | |