| 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 | $21.50 | 4.484% | $22.4641 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.75 | 12.222% | $159.0747 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 12.325% | $8.4468 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.98 | 6.522% | $63.8919 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 10.172% | $81.318 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.59 | 9.347% | $35.6362 | $35.64 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.56 | 12.372% | $248.9714 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.71 | $619.8031 | $619.80 | $619.75 | $619.80 | |