| 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 | $20.77 | 12.802% | $23.429 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 10.325% | $276.8937 | $276.89 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.44 | 13.477% | $12.9818 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.93 | 5.867% | $53.9181 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.67 | 12.765% | $19.9256 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 7.272% | $56.0711 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.51 | 11.277% | $68.4465 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $465.57 | $511.6658 | $511.67 | $511.70 | $511.60 | |