| 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 | $20.79 | 8.299% | $22.5154 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.79 | 4.283% | $251.103 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.74 | 5.486% | $150.5707 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.68 | 3.782% | $90.9961 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.73 | 9.806% | $158.9222 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.77 | 10.730% | $170.2695 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.34 | 10.552% | $39.0691 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.84 | $883.4460 | $883.45 | $883.35 | $883.50 | |