| 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 | $19.40 | 9.593% | $21.261 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.71 | 7.450% | $68.4564 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.62 | 7.826% | $172.1119 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.44 | 5.705% | $69.1734 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.47 | 11.496% | $9.4437 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 3.677% | $246.6268 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.61 | 3.102% | $59.3971 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.13 | $646.4703 | $646.47 | $646.45 | $646.50 | |