| 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 | $20.43 | 9.853% | $22.443 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.59 | 10.200% | $161.5422 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.79 | 8.571% | $264.6852 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.49 | 9.743% | $176.1265 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.90 | 11.677% | $158.4697 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.55 | 5.519% | $135.6447 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.32 | 12.177% | $261.7314 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.07 | $1,180.6427 | $1,180.64 | $1,180.70 | $1,180.50 | |