| 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 | $20.78 | 12.444% | $23.3659 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.65 | 4.580% | $161.733 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.61 | 7.485% | $7.1048 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.44 | 4.786% | $186.9801 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.54 | 9.477% | $101.31 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.88 | 6.854% | $46.8875 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.56 | 9.586% | $25.8185 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.46 | $553.1998 | $553.20 | $553.20 | $553.20 | |