| 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 | $19.81 | 13.165% | $22.418 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.91 | 6.776% | $142.9837 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.42 | 3.515% | $148.4612 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.76 | 7.462% | $183.5021 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.33 | 4.491% | $239.6292 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.55 | 5.699% | $258.4869 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.84 | 3.618% | $60.9688 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.62 | $1,056.4499 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.50 | |