| 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 | $20.71 | 8.204% | $22.409 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.45 | 12.702% | $150.4008 | $150.40 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.97 | 6.633% | $172.7135 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.38 | 10.449% | $250.0344 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.63 | 9.572% | $41.2319 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.65 | 7.371% | $86.5947 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.59 | 10.321% | $231.2218 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.38 | $954.6061 | $954.59 | $954.60 | $954.50 | |