| 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 | $21.25 | 8.366% | $23.0278 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.34 | 6.174% | $36.4602 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.80 | 6.314% | $231.5519 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.53 | 12.412% | $77.0359 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.72 | 8.672% | $148.5764 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.42 | 10.142% | $46.7222 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.30 | 7.192% | $80.7156 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.36 | $644.0900 | $644.10 | $644.10 | $644.10 | |