| 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 | $20.48 | 8.736% | $22.2691 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 5.796% | $5.713 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.74 | 5.402% | $207.3679 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.41 | 4.122% | $82.6833 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.36 | 7.393% | $87.3749 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.30 | 7.320% | $95.8368 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.63 | 10.606% | $269.4694 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.32 | $770.7144 | $770.71 | $770.65 | $770.80 | |