| 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 | $20.56 | 10.350% | $22.688 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.35 | 11.749% | $208.2443 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 11.117% | $56.4585 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 8.190% | $40.0195 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.77 | 5.471% | $174.8393 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.92 | 9.710% | $214.9438 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 9.282% | $268.8228 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.39 | $986.0162 | $986.01 | $986.00 | $985.90 | |