| 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 | $18.94 | 8.141% | $20.4819 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.30 | 13.845% | $21.9721 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.90 | 6.822% | $41.5538 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.55 | 7.290% | $49.9435 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.59 | 5.778% | $143.4244 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.96 | 13.301% | $244.6848 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.26 | 6.615% | $22.6663 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.50 | $544.7268 | $544.71 | $544.70 | $544.80 | |