| 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 | $17.48 | 13.681% | $19.8714 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.37 | 13.394% | $34.4378 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.35 | 8.752% | $145.0208 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.54 | 8.699% | $46.2406 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.30 | 5.441% | $117.3558 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.80 | 7.309% | $41.6359 | $41.64 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.39 | 7.593% | $84.3422 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.23 | $488.9045 | $488.91 | $488.90 | $488.80 | |