| 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 | $18.79 | 8.868% | $20.4563 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.90 | 11.552% | $47.8558 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.82 | 5.574% | $142.3349 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.93 | 11.752% | $21.1547 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.73 | 12.744% | $115.8219 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 7.187% | $48.6951 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.45 | 9.488% | $213.9943 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.05 | $610.3130 | $610.31 | $610.30 | $610.40 | |