| 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 | $18.47 | 7.500% | $19.8553 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.47 | 7.546% | $83.3159 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.60 | 3.484% | $52.3629 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.63 | 9.634% | $45.6406 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 10.324% | $19.7811 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.42 | 3.607% | $60.5272 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.34 | 6.712% | $239.3977 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.86 | $520.8807 | $520.89 | $520.90 | $520.90 | |