| 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 | $17.71 | 12.703% | $19.9597 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 11.810% | $74.4543 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.28 | 10.290% | $244.0497 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 9.714% | $10.4557 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.61 | 5.833% | $5.9372 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 12.858% | $262.1127 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.53 | 5.354% | $25.8433 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.50 | $642.8126 | $642.81 | $642.80 | $642.80 | |