| 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 | $19.54 | 3.394% | $20.2032 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.37 | 5.122% | $118.1256 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 5.758% | $37.8508 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.68 | 9.867% | $82.0487 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 12.689% | $12.9592 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.94 | 5.483% | $27.3623 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.70 | 8.104% | $205.0733 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.52 | $503.6231 | $503.62 | $503.60 | $503.70 | |