| 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 | $22.48 | 8.445% | $24.3784 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 8.175% | $143.2994 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.84 | 9.680% | $243.3141 | $243.31 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.44 | 3.327% | $171.9775 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.57 | 13.146% | $10.8281 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.84 | 3.251% | $85.5331 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.70 | 12.460% | $222.3334 | $222.33 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.34 | $901.6640 | $901.66 | $901.75 | $901.60 | |