| 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 | $20.58 | 9.135% | $22.46 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 5.342% | $13.4206 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.43 | 6.388% | $184.5087 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.33 | 9.736% | $258.2417 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.42 | 5.177% | $61.4444 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.67 | 9.128% | $58.569 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.44 | 3.836% | $227.8577 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.61 | $826.5021 | $826.50 | $826.45 | $826.50 | |