| 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 | $20.55 | 6.258% | $21.836 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.45 | 9.407% | $37.6907 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.98 | 4.580% | $186.1315 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.70 | 10.477% | $47.1737 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 6.734% | $6.2439 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.26 | 6.737% | $240.4358 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 12.696% | $258.0513 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.77 | $797.5629 | $797.56 | $797.60 | $797.50 | |