| 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 | $20.41 | 8.553% | $22.1557 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.97 | 8.114% | $74.5662 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.76 | 5.767% | $231.3759 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.33 | 11.519% | $279.1655 | $279.17 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.45 | 6.712% | $218.1727 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.73 | 12.423% | $160.4613 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 6.803% | $186.8305 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.58 | $1,172.7278 | $1,172.74 | $1,172.70 | $1,172.90 | |