| 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 | $20.80 | 6.773% | $22.2088 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.63 | 11.737% | $141.4926 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.35 | 8.114% | $160.3871 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.99 | 7.158% | $233.5937 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.90 | 8.113% | $88.5445 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.51 | 3.125% | $238.7447 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 7.853% | $187.4917 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.02 | $1,072.4631 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.50 | $1,072.40 | |