| 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 | $20.25 | 12.537% | $22.7887 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.64 | 8.517% | $52.7827 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.99 | 13.266% | $133.6426 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.70 | 6.693% | $248.2746 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.88 | 3.185% | $227.915 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.88 | 4.265% | $39.4956 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.92 | 3.819% | $60.132 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.26 | $785.0312 | $785.03 | $785.05 | $785.00 | |