| 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 | $20.99 | 11.524% | $23.4089 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.57 | 12.427% | $47.8602 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.37 | 4.106% | $115.9429 | $115.94 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.44 | 7.368% | $185.1454 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.59 | 5.533% | $102.9897 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.58 | 11.691% | $152.5476 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.64 | 3.830% | $128.3754 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.18 | $756.2701 | $756.28 | $756.30 | $756.20 | |