| 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 | $22.80 | 9.399% | $24.943 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.92 | 10.368% | $21.9853 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.84 | 9.590% | $172.9769 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.67 | 13.605% | $7.5775 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.80 | 7.471% | $104.0319 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.37 | 8.225% | $105.3787 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.47 | 7.504% | $234.864 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.87 | $671.7573 | $671.76 | $671.85 | $671.80 | |