| 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 | $17.87 | 12.107% | $20.0335 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.73 | 3.191% | $48.2212 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.97 | 5.211% | $244.058 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.91 | 8.186% | $234.6663 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.67 | 3.627% | $53.5441 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.99 | 11.162% | $94.4766 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.35 | 11.142% | $20.3946 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.49 | $715.3943 | $715.39 | $715.40 | $715.40 | |