| 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 | $21.58 | 4.395% | $22.5284 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.42 | 8.847% | $187.674 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 9.656% | $204.7716 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.44 | 12.663% | $7.2555 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 9.113% | $33.5959 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.30 | 7.533% | $20.7539 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.97 | 12.121% | $229.8144 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.24 | $706.3937 | $706.39 | $706.35 | $706.50 | |