| 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 | $18.71 | 6.679% | $19.9596 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 3.668% | $29.4521 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.65 | 6.406% | $217.7599 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.91 | 12.378% | $116.772 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.98 | 8.602% | $6.4944 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.66 | 9.247% | $38.9575 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.27 | 5.348% | $228.8896 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.59 | $658.2851 | $658.28 | $658.25 | $658.50 | |