| 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 | $19.77 | 13.583% | $22.4554 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.28 | 4.604% | $120.5875 | $120.59 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.86 | 13.643% | $253.2648 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.27 | 3.388% | $252.5459 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.48 | 8.465% | $265.1752 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.41 | 10.159% | $210.8553 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.26 | 12.752% | $117.5552 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.33 | $1,242.4393 | $1,242.46 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.60 | |