| 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 | $18.65 | 9.746% | $20.4676 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.69 | 7.352% | $55.4902 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.57 | 5.567% | $5.8801 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.27 | 4.176% | $252.3872 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.45 | 9.316% | $67.1747 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.34 | 12.320% | $74.5131 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.88 | 11.761% | $65.8049 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.85 | $541.7178 | $541.71 | $541.70 | $541.80 | |