| 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 | $20.73 | 8.450% | $22.4817 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.36 | 8.506% | $36.1976 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.53 | 10.193% | $142.733 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.96 | 9.843% | $184.4923 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 10.118% | $273.5441 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.85 | 3.594% | $231.8952 | $231.90 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.82 | 11.119% | $83.1392 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.66 | $974.4831 | $974.48 | $974.55 | $974.40 | |