| 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 | $20.86 | 7.847% | $22.4969 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 13.720% | $46.1362 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.46 | 8.873% | $183.4075 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.32 | 11.110% | $123.6877 | $123.69 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.49 | 10.110% | $12.6516 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 8.649% | $88.3316 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.69 | 8.558% | $159.2437 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.69 | $635.9552 | $635.96 | $636.00 | $635.90 | |