| 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 | $17.82 | 13.203% | $20.1728 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.38 | 13.678% | $68.6388 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.52 | 10.406% | $158.4547 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.65 | 12.523% | $38.9892 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.28 | 7.730% | $52.012 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.68 | 12.729% | $71.7858 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.94 | 4.459% | $29.1858 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $396.27 | $439.2391 | $439.24 | $439.25 | $439.30 | |