| 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 | $18.70 | 7.803% | $20.1592 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.83 | 4.330% | $14.4288 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.70 | 8.283% | $187.0047 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.38 | 5.709% | $121.967 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.49 | 13.478% | $75.4515 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.47 | 5.418% | $45.8252 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.62 | 12.525% | $242.6264 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.19 | $707.4628 | $707.47 | $707.50 | $707.50 | |