| 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 | $17.98 | 13.859% | $20.4718 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.43 | 5.397% | $70.0152 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.53 | 3.779% | $162.4453 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.75 | 4.727% | $58.3853 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.33 | 12.718% | $55.6038 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.25 | 5.861% | $207.7522 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.76 | 5.601% | $100.0675 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.03 | $674.7411 | $674.75 | $674.70 | $674.80 | |