| 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 | $20.72 | 11.520% | $23.1069 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 5.794% | $18.3764 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.71 | 12.850% | $24.4997 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 6.327% | $15.7258 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.91 | 8.718% | $141.2356 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.50 | 10.861% | $263.2949 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.74 | 7.469% | $166.2975 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.74 | $652.5368 | $652.55 | $652.60 | $652.50 | |