| 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 | $20.26 | 11.850% | $22.6608 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.55 | 7.654% | $55.4956 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.40 | 6.426% | $145.1651 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.38 | 9.807% | $187.0892 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.34 | 11.847% | $13.8019 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.51 | 5.621% | $74.4734 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.68 | 4.787% | $31.1008 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.12 | $529.7868 | $529.79 | $529.75 | $529.90 | |