| 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 | 7.241% | $22.038 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.88 | 11.531% | $157.1249 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.54 | 12.618% | $281.027 | $281.03 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.98 | 12.467% | $98.9485 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.69 | 12.103% | $146.5074 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.96 | 5.607% | $138.3029 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.49 | 6.106% | $230.7699 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.09 | $1,074.7186 | $1,074.72 | $1,074.70 | $1,074.60 | |