| 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 | $18.74 | 7.555% | $20.1558 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 12.838% | $53.4175 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.97 | 4.575% | $94.0861 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.34 | 6.342% | $92.8791 | $92.88 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.58 | 13.757% | $10.8979 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.82 | 11.456% | $256.1482 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.67 | 9.299% | $23.6851 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.46 | $551.2697 | $551.29 | $551.30 | $551.30 | |