| 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 | $22.55 | 4.416% | $23.5458 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.51 | 5.712% | $31.1956 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.58 | 13.105% | $42.5049 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 11.802% | $278.0292 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.58 | 5.464% | $135.6056 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.66 | 3.356% | $108.1724 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.45 | 11.277% | $239.7463 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.01 | $858.7998 | $858.81 | $858.80 | $858.70 | |