| 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 | $21.78 | 5.740% | $23.0302 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.36 | 6.765% | $129.57 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.68 | 13.383% | $8.7078 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.60 | 3.767% | $94.0129 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.75 | 6.362% | $38.0244 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.51 | 6.628% | $139.1602 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.53 | 11.710% | $91.0772 | $91.08 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.21 | $523.5827 | $523.58 | $523.55 | $523.60 | |