| 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 | $152.51 | 13.769% | $173.5091 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.37 | 12.874% | $22.9924 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.32 | 5.344% | $60.3832 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.95 | 8.787% | $20.6151 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.50 | 7.193% | $41.2693 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.68 | 12.288% | $188.2845 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.70 | 11.557% | $78.8708 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.03 | $585.9244 | $585.92 | $585.90 | $586.00 | |