| 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 | $18.88 | 5.202% | $19.8621 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.58 | 9.803% | $20.4014 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.86 | 8.555% | $256.0378 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.40 | 9.818% | $98.1773 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.43 | 10.472% | $14.8364 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.98 | 6.746% | $45.8794 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.94 | 9.720% | $76.7382 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.07 | $531.9326 | $531.94 | $532.00 | $531.90 | |