| 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 | $18.62 | 8.314% | $20.1681 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.87 | 6.304% | $75.3376 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.56 | 8.580% | $44.04 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.46 | 3.688% | $167.4146 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.43 | 10.524% | $175.1032 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 12.493% | $17.8076 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.44 | 12.557% | $19.6299 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.21 | $519.5010 | $519.50 | $519.50 | $519.40 | |