| 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 | $21.50 | 3.718% | $22.2994 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.88 | 5.115% | $32.4595 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.57 | 9.817% | $238.9288 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.32 | 8.385% | $219.2845 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.92 | 8.269% | $255.4282 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.81 | 5.323% | $167.2635 | $167.26 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.27 | 6.322% | $179.9712 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.27 | $1,115.6351 | $1,115.63 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.70 | |