| 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 | $20.95 | 8.484% | $22.7274 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.53 | 12.477% | $159.1887 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.45 | 7.383% | $63.8392 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.66 | 4.839% | $13.2726 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 9.664% | $178.0395 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.49 | 3.794% | $12.9639 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.83 | 3.740% | $78.666 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.26 | $528.6973 | $528.70 | $528.70 | $528.70 | |