| 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 | $20.97 | 11.449% | $23.3709 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 3.866% | $52.5354 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.67 | 10.109% | $16.153 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.42 | 7.864% | $60.8569 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.30 | 7.327% | $264.3464 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.87 | 13.581% | $266.7677 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.63 | 12.558% | $79.4997 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.44 | $763.5300 | $763.54 | $763.50 | $763.60 | |