| 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 | $17.86 | 12.127% | $20.0259 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.85 | 5.223% | $251.3251 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.53 | 3.524% | $84.4031 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 6.420% | $18.0063 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.27 | 13.666% | $52.5933 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 9.208% | $9.4683 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.59 | 7.816% | $109.5303 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.69 | $545.3523 | $545.36 | $545.40 | $545.30 | |