| 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 | $18.55 | 8.446% | $20.1167 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.61 | 7.315% | $151.9688 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.60 | 8.334% | $80.8172 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.36 | 11.548% | $52.8291 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.72 | 4.587% | $31.0833 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.51 | 5.669% | $227.7273 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.95 | 6.263% | $47.7652 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.30 | $612.3076 | $612.32 | $612.30 | $612.30 | |