| 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 | $20.99 | 6.349% | $22.3227 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.65 | 10.304% | $59.1781 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.30 | 8.143% | $80.3502 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 9.596% | $42.1177 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.80 | 8.295% | $171.9725 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.91 | 7.681% | $220.6491 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.61 | 12.197% | $273.3231 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.69 | $869.9134 | $869.91 | $869.85 | $869.90 | |