| 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 | $18.99 | 6.798% | $20.2809 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.80 | 8.394% | $150.4509 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.90 | 12.394% | $168.4786 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.67 | 4.350% | $112.3536 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.41 | 6.429% | $88.7724 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.62 | 13.825% | $12.0882 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.31 | 4.184% | $12.8251 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.70 | $565.2497 | $565.25 | $565.30 | $565.40 | |