| 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 | $20.30 | 9.296% | $22.1871 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 11.836% | $50.8742 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.87 | 11.181% | $178.8569 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.96 | 13.190% | $110.8809 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.98 | 5.714% | $239.9496 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 12.731% | $56.7037 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.29 | 6.795% | $131.6676 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.19 | $791.1200 | $791.12 | $791.10 | $791.20 | |