| 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 | $18.57 | 10.755% | $20.5672 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.35 | 11.626% | $16.0183 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 7.625% | $167.7228 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.96 | 12.674% | $30.3769 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.38 | 9.687% | $22.3542 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.60 | 4.471% | $19.4316 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.85 | 9.868% | $77.8415 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $325.55 | $354.3125 | $354.31 | $354.30 | $354.30 | |