| 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 | $20.66 | 7.453% | $22.1998 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.76 | 13.365% | $216.2551 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 8.518% | $187.1176 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.59 | 5.610% | $260.4237 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.79 | 9.558% | $218.8859 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.88 | 12.426% | $56.0781 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.44 | 10.735% | $275.11 | $275.11 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.55 | $1,236.0702 | $1,236.08 | $1,236.05 | $1,236.10 | |