| 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 | $17.72 | 13.356% | $20.0867 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.25 | 5.774% | $159.9832 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 11.356% | $57.5599 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.27 | 13.217% | $146.3556 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.67 | 10.785% | $141.4392 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.39 | 8.582% | $6.9384 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.33 | 9.705% | $23.4001 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.32 | $555.7631 | $555.77 | $555.80 | $555.80 | |