| 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 | $19.82 | 4.835% | $20.7783 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.54 | 9.105% | $75.8716 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.25 | 6.479% | $102.486 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.82 | 9.696% | $67.8141 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.72 | 7.434% | $23.3347 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 13.129% | $14.4579 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.77 | 7.605% | $185.9092 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $454.70 | $490.6518 | $490.65 | $490.65 | $490.70 | |