| 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 | $22.35 | 8.324% | $24.2104 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 11.680% | $41.1652 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 12.270% | $8.5325 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.99 | 12.303% | $156.0899 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.93 | 13.718% | $56.7794 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.28 | 12.777% | $56.7043 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.44 | 11.615% | $180.1913 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.45 | $523.6730 | $523.67 | $523.70 | $523.70 | |