| 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 | $20.78 | 11.494% | $23.1685 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.73 | 7.781% | $187.2479 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.67 | 13.423% | $33.6526 | $33.65 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 3.749% | $7.0549 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.88 | 4.428% | $72.9743 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.68 | 11.122% | $138.5469 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.62 | 13.819% | $125.9066 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.16 | $588.5517 | $588.55 | $588.50 | $588.60 | |