| 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 | $20.38 | 9.695% | $22.3558 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.68 | 4.829% | $38.4513 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.90 | 9.631% | $161.0479 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.89 | 9.203% | $230.2982 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.71 | 12.508% | $16.5499 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.94 | 4.815% | $230.5301 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.62 | 8.303% | $234.606 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.12 | $933.8392 | $933.85 | $933.85 | $933.80 | |