| 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 | $20.58 | 8.797% | $22.3904 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.29 | 7.421% | $86.2483 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.89 | 5.458% | $109.5603 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.46 | 5.320% | $22.6017 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.45 | 7.142% | $217.9804 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 13.450% | $179.2056 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.87 | 13.423% | $162.0474 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.50 | $800.0341 | $800.04 | $800.05 | $800.00 | |