| 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 | $18.84 | 10.331% | $20.7864 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.72 | 4.350% | $43.5348 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.64 | 6.532% | $236.1175 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.56 | 8.650% | $50.5874 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.71 | 9.785% | $88.6075 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 10.472% | $9.2465 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.95 | 6.433% | $139.374 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.79 | $588.2541 | $588.26 | $588.25 | $588.20 | |