| 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 | $20.56 | 9.385% | $22.4896 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.40 | 7.632% | $115.5968 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.31 | 3.200% | $231.4879 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.51 | 12.822% | $201.3986 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 3.699% | $241.2039 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.75 | 7.757% | $44.9885 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.40 | 5.815% | $258.6119 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.53 | $1,115.7772 | $1,115.78 | $1,115.80 | $1,115.80 | |