| 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 | $18.63 | 11.508% | $20.7739 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.66 | 5.770% | $47.2369 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.85 | 3.760% | $211.5148 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.43 | 4.310% | $196.5513 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.81 | 3.161% | $153.5139 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 10.185% | $52.3819 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.50 | 12.188% | $149.771 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.42 | $831.7437 | $831.73 | $831.70 | $831.80 | |