| 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 | $19.70 | 8.498% | $21.3741 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.65 | 5.395% | $60.7602 | $60.76 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.99 | 13.540% | $24.9674 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.43 | 13.557% | $99.2829 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.61 | 5.207% | $47.9849 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.41 | 8.448% | $229.2699 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.31 | 6.410% | $142.9193 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.10 | $626.5587 | $626.55 | $626.50 | $626.70 | |