| 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 | $18.94 | 5.403% | $19.9633 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.49 | 13.239% | $52.6448 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.71 | 7.366% | $27.6038 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 9.249% | $107.501 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.32 | 13.505% | $268.235 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.70 | 12.360% | $171.5737 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.66 | 7.283% | $180.9435 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.22 | $828.4651 | $828.45 | $828.45 | $828.40 | |