| 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 | $18.55 | 10.283% | $20.4575 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.26 | 13.105% | $31.9635 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.30 | 8.125% | $21.9494 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.83 | 6.506% | $168.0984 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.42 | 8.857% | $26.5829 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.89 | 5.383% | $152.6894 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.40 | 13.820% | $206.4695 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.65 | $628.2106 | $628.21 | $628.20 | $628.30 | |