| 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 | $17.79 | 12.511% | $20.0157 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.32 | 7.221% | $31.4372 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.50 | 6.593% | $85.8074 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.39 | 10.862% | $76.9271 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.64 | 11.496% | $220.3607 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.90 | 7.511% | $75.1502 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.41 | 11.225% | $178.416 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.95 | $688.1143 | $688.13 | $688.10 | $688.10 | |