| 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 | $18.39 | 11.733% | $20.5477 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.74 | 10.247% | $149.6493 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 9.830% | $50.5108 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.33 | 5.685% | $215.9462 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.82 | 4.271% | $52.9905 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.48 | 12.299% | $98.2392 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.76 | 3.843% | $11.1735 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.51 | $599.0572 | $599.06 | $599.05 | $598.90 | |