| 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 | $20.27 | 12.625% | $22.8291 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.25 | 5.796% | $58.4523 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.43 | 7.636% | $129.626 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.94 | 11.124% | $68.8302 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.49 | 3.701% | $55.4697 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.50 | 8.665% | $27.7096 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.80 | 12.291% | $252.4302 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.68 | $615.3471 | $615.35 | $615.40 | $615.30 | |