| 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 | $19.97 | 11.260% | $22.2186 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.59 | 10.402% | $141.9659 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.59 | 4.184% | $72.5016 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.70 | 7.449% | $43.7317 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.58 | 12.186% | $32.0628 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.61 | 4.379% | $8.987 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 4.826% | $257.3059 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.50 | $578.7735 | $578.78 | $578.75 | $578.80 | |