| 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 | $19.69 | 12.687% | $22.1881 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.98 | 8.200% | $56.2424 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 5.276% | $237.8816 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.72 | 11.108% | $129.6853 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.53 | 8.854% | $24.5248 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.93 | 5.149% | $109.2814 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 9.307% | $204.9506 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.31 | $784.7542 | $784.75 | $784.80 | $784.80 | |