| 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 | $19.43 | 3.112% | $20.0347 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 3.391% | $44.148 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.70 | 7.797% | $27.7038 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.90 | 6.302% | $78.5572 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.33 | 10.866% | $167.7735 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.47 | 5.517% | $243.185 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.33 | 4.621% | $14.9922 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.86 | $596.3944 | $596.39 | $596.40 | $596.40 | |