| 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 | $20.73 | 13.588% | $23.5468 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.37 | 7.198% | $7.9005 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.74 | 8.667% | $259.4316 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.71 | 9.539% | $43.4979 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 7.814% | $13.9404 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.57 | 12.607% | $170.6784 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.37 | 5.327% | $45.6803 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.42 | $564.6759 | $564.68 | $564.75 | $564.60 | |