| 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 | $21.52 | 4.605% | $22.511 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.43 | 10.236% | $30.2377 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.77 | 4.629% | $87.6477 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.55 | 7.448% | $42.4957 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 12.392% | $244.4751 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.55 | 8.354% | $45.0211 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.41 | 10.802% | $120.1204 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.75 | $592.5087 | $592.52 | $592.50 | $592.40 | |