| 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 | $18.99 | 9.851% | $20.8607 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.79 | 5.281% | $73.4756 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.59 | 12.846% | $92.0711 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.44 | 9.719% | $55.3423 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 6.683% | $30.1806 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.68 | 13.714% | $132.6815 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.28 | 4.543% | $137.2441 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.06 | $541.8559 | $541.85 | $541.90 | $541.90 | |