| 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 | $20.40 | 11.639% | $22.7744 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 6.325% | $9.0695 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.74 | 12.569% | $46.9863 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.43 | 5.790% | $140.0977 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.64 | 7.436% | $195.1468 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.41 | 5.661% | $25.7919 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.73 | 11.661% | $100.1934 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.88 | $540.0600 | $540.06 | $540.05 | $540.10 | |