| 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 | $20.43 | 9.832% | $22.4387 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.93 | 12.553% | $88.8381 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 4.508% | $241.8838 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.38 | 13.114% | $16.2658 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.38 | 6.245% | $11.0282 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.29 | 5.162% | $31.8536 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.75 | 6.794% | $167.3996 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.61 | $579.7078 | $579.71 | $579.75 | $579.70 | |