| 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 | $20.97 | 7.550% | $22.5532 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.47 | 8.359% | $56.856 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.27 | 11.500% | $229.9911 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.32 | 11.807% | $106.5744 | $106.57 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.70 | 5.735% | $46.2062 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.94 | 4.288% | $174.0984 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 3.280% | $240.1983 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.24 | $876.4776 | $876.48 | $876.45 | $876.60 | |