| 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 | $21.55 | 4.585% | $22.5381 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 4.717% | $74.0454 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.75 | 13.723% | $138.4578 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.78 | 8.251% | $231.419 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.35 | 8.824% | $272.4409 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.63 | 10.542% | $88.0246 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.25 | 9.361% | $157.7532 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.02 | $984.6790 | $984.68 | $984.65 | $984.60 | |