| 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 | $19.37 | 5.450% | $20.4257 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.65 | 12.687% | $71.7253 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.93 | 9.284% | $172.5922 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.94 | 7.364% | $208.2217 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.27 | 7.729% | $63.851 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.63 | 8.719% | $11.5568 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.78 | 8.122% | $9.4931 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.57 | $557.8658 | $557.87 | $557.90 | $557.90 | |