| 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 | $17.94 | 13.759% | $20.4084 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 4.317% | $73.4705 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.25 | 9.820% | $31.0242 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 13.813% | $58.0332 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.38 | 5.399% | $19.3723 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.92 | 11.446% | $86.8387 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.40 | 11.222% | $145.0335 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $394.31 | $434.1808 | $434.17 | $434.15 | $434.10 | |