| 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 | $19.42 | 3.129% | $20.0277 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.66 | 10.708% | $191.1484 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.39 | 6.198% | $55.6371 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.87 | 9.218% | $85.0481 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.65 | 11.181% | $213.0784 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.62 | 12.324% | $43.3795 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.39 | 5.396% | $46.7853 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.00 | $655.1045 | $655.12 | $655.20 | $655.00 | |