| 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 | $20.43 | 4.625% | $21.3749 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.36 | 8.260% | $11.2157 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.92 | 3.540% | $104.4926 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 5.739% | $85.0882 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.65 | 8.716% | $69.1977 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.66 | 12.640% | $280.0906 | $280.09 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.98 | 3.419% | $76.5094 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.47 | $647.9691 | $647.97 | $647.95 | $648.00 | |