| 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 | $22.62 | 3.306% | $23.3678 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 4.288% | $85.9229 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.75 | 10.869% | $38.527 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.58 | 6.694% | $218.2746 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.42 | 7.304% | $136.7268 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.79 | 5.184% | $22.9196 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.92 | 11.414% | $54.5037 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.47 | $580.2424 | $580.24 | $580.20 | $580.20 | |