| 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 | $17.69 | 12.272% | $19.8609 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.72 | 4.750% | $161.0217 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.55 | 10.501% | $260.2851 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 8.127% | $52.766 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.81 | 3.712% | $55.8074 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.78 | 3.151% | $8.0251 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.40 | 13.574% | $28.8478 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.75 | $586.6140 | $586.63 | $586.60 | $586.60 | |