| 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 | $22.28 | 5.426% | $23.4889 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.59 | 7.501% | $38.2596 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.54 | 3.499% | $91.638 | $91.64 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.29 | 8.650% | $138.3006 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.90 | 9.714% | $86.5643 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.53 | 6.648% | $262.9193 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.27 | 5.175% | $233.7725 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.40 | $874.9432 | $874.94 | $874.90 | $875.00 | |