| 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 | $18.46 | 9.804% | $20.2698 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 11.588% | $18.4901 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.63 | 11.233% | $35.183 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.49 | 12.524% | $177.214 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.71 | 11.686% | $110.2453 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.62 | 12.236% | $93.8517 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.56 | 5.112% | $115.1607 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.04 | $570.4146 | $570.41 | $570.40 | $570.50 | |