| 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 | $21.86 | 7.158% | $23.4247 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.51 | 7.484% | $38.1676 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.31 | 11.353% | $50.454 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.93 | 9.539% | $172.9949 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.72 | 5.483% | $74.5976 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.79 | 11.307% | $140.0131 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.86 | 10.770% | $69.63 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.98 | $569.2819 | $569.27 | $569.25 | $569.30 | |