| 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 | $21.29 | 4.476% | $22.2429 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 3.718% | $8.6605 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.42 | 6.685% | $28.1862 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.58 | 4.820% | $75.0302 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.69 | 12.358% | $215.3791 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.62 | 6.300% | $96.3291 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.55 | 4.594% | $189.8904 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.50 | $635.7184 | $635.72 | $635.80 | $635.70 | |