| 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 | $21.44 | 6.625% | $22.8604 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.55 | 6.545% | $68.7748 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.44 | 8.604% | $136.2329 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.38 | 12.325% | $16.1523 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.90 | 10.367% | $209.5869 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.86 | 7.663% | $244.2443 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.71 | 9.593% | $142.1531 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.28 | $840.0047 | $839.99 | $840.00 | $840.10 | |