| 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 | $18.28 | 13.655% | $20.7761 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.89 | 5.428% | $17.8068 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.51 | 5.487% | $23.7451 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 10.379% | $44.9684 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.26 | 7.798% | $28.3078 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.89 | 12.373% | $117.868 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.54 | 3.247% | $248.3503 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.11 | $501.8225 | $501.84 | $501.80 | $501.90 | |