| 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 | $20.96 | 5.825% | $22.1809 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.54 | 13.389% | $166.1602 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.49 | 8.346% | $75.2896 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.43 | 6.625% | $31.3797 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.70 | 5.871% | $236.8334 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.29 | 7.323% | $71.1444 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.36 | 3.121% | $94.2113 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.77 | $697.1995 | $697.19 | $697.25 | $697.20 | |