| 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 | $20.76 | 6.859% | $22.1839 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.68 | 13.761% | $69.0302 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.88 | 9.400% | $168.3447 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.91 | 6.294% | $79.6248 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.69 | 12.531% | $251.7206 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.75 | 13.819% | $135.1601 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 11.382% | $277.2187 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.56 | $1,003.2830 | $1,003.27 | $1,003.25 | $1,003.20 | |