| 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 | $17.70 | 13.362% | $20.0651 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.93 | 8.788% | $7.539 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.75 | 12.515% | $249.502 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.56 | 7.833% | $80.4003 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.48 | 6.191% | $173.601 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.59 | 12.817% | $24.3572 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.50 | 3.705% | $161.2613 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.51 | $716.7259 | $716.73 | $716.70 | $716.80 | |