| 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 | $18.37 | 11.565% | $20.4945 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.67 | 5.178% | $84.8471 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.58 | 7.396% | $42.5073 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.80 | 8.849% | $243.6041 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.52 | 12.870% | $156.3475 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.58 | 8.323% | $193.4432 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.82 | 5.679% | $97.0345 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.34 | $838.2782 | $838.27 | $838.30 | $838.10 | |