| 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 | $22.50 | 5.361% | $23.7062 | $23.71 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.30 | 8.297% | $67.469 | $67.47 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 11.216% | $162.9426 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.53 | 8.584% | $88.5285 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.74 | 10.764% | $143.7052 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.33 | 6.721% | $63.3176 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.89 | 8.412% | $9.6378 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.80 | $559.3069 | $559.32 | $559.30 | $559.20 | |