| 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 | $18.48 | 11.146% | $20.5398 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.51 | 11.478% | $8.372 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.91 | 6.520% | $49.9685 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.71 | 6.749% | $40.255 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.88 | 5.703% | $244.0471 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.81 | 9.751% | $37.1068 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.41 | 8.287% | $109.8138 | $109.81 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.71 | $510.1030 | $510.11 | $510.05 | $510.10 | |