| 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 | $17.83 | 12.482% | $20.0555 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 13.571% | $15.775 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.46 | 13.417% | $103.7312 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 10.767% | $45.1708 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.80 | 8.165% | $197.7256 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.62 | 5.251% | $153.2665 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.66 | 7.350% | $112.3525 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.04 | $648.0771 | $648.09 | $648.10 | $648.20 | |