| 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 | $17.53 | 13.198% | $19.8436 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 5.755% | $17.2381 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.46 | 4.380% | $177.9261 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.46 | 9.661% | $83.8468 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 6.602% | $166.7255 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.71 | 11.833% | $14.214 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.26 | 6.762% | $39.7795 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.12 | $519.5736 | $519.58 | $519.65 | $519.40 | |