| 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 | $18.31 | 11.752% | $20.4618 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.57 | 9.453% | $48.7832 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.58 | 11.330% | $79.69 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.55 | 9.257% | $254.0772 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.50 | 10.636% | $170.9326 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.74 | 7.541% | $153.504 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.98 | 9.224% | $70.9738 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.23 | $798.4226 | $798.41 | $798.45 | $798.50 | |