| 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 | $18.87 | 8.795% | $20.5296 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.35 | 7.491% | $88.5188 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.62 | 11.372% | $168.8622 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.93 | 9.864% | $27.3891 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.68 | 11.528% | $58.753 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.45 | 6.465% | $75.0046 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.65 | 4.126% | $76.6888 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.55 | $515.7461 | $515.74 | $515.75 | $515.80 | |