| 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 | $18.75 | 9.244% | $20.4833 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.86 | 3.149% | $192.7442 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.35 | 7.585% | $34.8037 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.84 | 6.441% | $77.5316 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.97 | 10.740% | $123.9956 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.38 | 7.482% | $162.7063 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.91 | 8.526% | $67.1884 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.06 | $679.4531 | $679.45 | $679.50 | $679.40 | |