| 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 | $20.56 | 9.294% | $22.4708 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.45 | 9.361% | $44.2365 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.75 | 8.265% | $6.2252 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.26 | 12.242% | $147.3288 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.35 | 13.601% | $86.7344 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.45 | 8.748% | $97.2751 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.85 | 7.621% | $259.2052 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.67 | $663.4760 | $663.49 | $663.55 | $663.40 | |