| 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 | $18.31 | 10.418% | $20.2175 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.62 | 7.619% | $54.4767 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.99 | 8.493% | $10.8385 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.80 | 3.252% | $75.1675 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.96 | 8.389% | $62.8223 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.59 | 9.640% | $174.9745 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.46 | 11.112% | $192.7349 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.73 | $591.2319 | $591.23 | $591.20 | $591.20 | |