| 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 | $20.56 | 11.594% | $22.9437 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.99 | 11.294% | $14.4571 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.81 | 13.118% | $30.3269 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.91 | 7.834% | $176.7507 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.48 | 11.637% | $159.0604 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.52 | 10.832% | $133.5747 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.83 | 4.746% | $51.1475 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.10 | $588.2610 | $588.26 | $588.25 | $588.30 | |