| 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 | $51.48 | 11.459% | $57.3791 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.73 | 12.735% | $19.9879 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.95 | 12.574% | $169.9305 | $169.93 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.90 | 8.227% | $109.201 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.44 | 10.500% | $13.7462 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.43 | 3.456% | $251.8429 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.67 | 4.706% | $149.3841 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.60 | $771.4717 | $771.47 | $771.55 | $771.40 | |