| 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 | $18.47 | 9.617% | $20.2463 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.33 | 10.474% | $85.4295 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 8.513% | $61.0603 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.75 | 6.674% | $73.3384 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.59 | 12.451% | $259.3008 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.75 | 12.276% | $229.8851 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.47 | 6.610% | $52.74 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.63 | $782.0004 | $782.01 | $782.05 | $781.90 | |