| 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 | $20.60 | 7.288% | $22.1013 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.56 | 9.859% | $43.4602 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.34 | 7.197% | $87.194 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.47 | 11.550% | $104.2658 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.36 | 9.532% | $159.2157 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.60 | 3.785% | $59.7802 | $59.78 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.78 | 5.849% | $108.7916 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.71 | $584.8088 | $584.81 | $584.80 | $584.90 | |