| 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 | $20.75 | 9.571% | $22.736 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.48 | 8.523% | $62.379 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 4.818% | $186.031 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.64 | 11.326% | $16.2981 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.68 | 13.251% | $34.7454 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.88 | 9.719% | $129.3368 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.27 | 11.856% | $46.163 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.18 | $497.6893 | $497.70 | $497.75 | $497.60 | |