| 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 | $17.74 | 12.846% | $20.0189 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.27 | 5.481% | $43.532 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.42 | 5.410% | $231.2906 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.62 | 9.309% | $89.218 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.40 | 7.297% | $78.756 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.44 | 5.378% | $74.2283 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 10.329% | $253.0396 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.24 | $790.0834 | $790.09 | $790.10 | $790.00 | |