| 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 | $20.43 | 13.670% | $23.2228 | $23.22 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.48 | 6.179% | $81.2057 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 5.341% | $259.9711 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 7.264% | $256.1786 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.41 | 12.498% | $27.4608 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.35 | 10.864% | $10.3658 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.76 | 9.192% | $199.5593 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.05 | $857.9641 | $857.97 | $857.90 | $858.10 | |