| 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 | $20.25 | 8.345% | $21.9399 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.33 | 10.521% | $24.6793 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 10.590% | $53.5366 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.53 | 5.819% | $28.0738 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.49 | 4.862% | $184.0223 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.36 | 5.327% | $122.5585 | $122.56 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.37 | 5.869% | $114.7302 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.74 | $549.5406 | $549.54 | $549.55 | $549.50 | |