| 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 | $17.96 | 11.597% | $20.0428 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 10.360% | $52.7962 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.62 | 13.623% | $87.0579 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.66 | 7.854% | $109.6444 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.30 | 10.576% | $27.9757 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.53 | 13.709% | $72.2393 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.93 | 12.609% | $265.6784 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.84 | $635.4347 | $635.44 | $635.50 | $635.40 | |