| 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 | $20.88 | 9.522% | $22.8682 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.60 | 5.650% | $18.5944 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 10.120% | $79.826 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.57 | 13.604% | $157.4211 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 10.605% | $272.9731 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.54 | 4.829% | $236.4313 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.87 | 4.275% | $59.3012 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.75 | $847.4153 | $847.41 | $847.40 | $847.40 | |