| 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 | $20.98 | 6.186% | $22.2778 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.40 | 7.575% | $127.3688 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.33 | 4.708% | $137.513 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.72 | 6.421% | $231.6998 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.67 | 11.666% | $30.898 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.79 | 9.149% | $71.8091 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.99 | 6.138% | $226.0633 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.88 | $847.6298 | $847.63 | $847.60 | $847.70 | |