| 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 | $18.89 | 6.528% | $20.1231 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.47 | 8.384% | $39.5276 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.99 | 6.363% | $153.1521 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.46 | 7.309% | $53.075 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.56 | 4.646% | $6.8648 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.59 | 7.212% | $185.0372 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.95 | 6.376% | $177.5947 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.91 | $635.3745 | $635.37 | $635.40 | $635.40 | |