| 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 | $21.87 | 3.708% | $22.6809 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.60 | 4.202% | $30.8438 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.50 | 12.712% | $227.1147 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.28 | 12.718% | $228.006 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.88 | 10.777% | $214.7744 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 6.350% | $13.0491 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.46 | 8.635% | $86.3214 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.86 | $822.7903 | $822.78 | $822.75 | $822.70 | |