| 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 | $20.55 | 3.452% | $21.2594 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.60 | 6.750% | $16.653 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.89 | 6.873% | $41.5629 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.87 | 4.713% | $81.54 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.30 | 12.412% | $208.2994 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.67 | 12.120% | $255.2636 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.92 | 7.826% | $203.7049 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.80 | $828.2832 | $828.27 | $828.25 | $828.40 | |