| 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 | $17.48 | 13.333% | $19.8106 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.90 | 5.560% | $11.506 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.69 | 3.118% | $178.0745 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.89 | 3.737% | $160.6782 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.75 | 8.473% | $81.0836 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.72 | 7.519% | $58.8344 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.27 | 3.125% | $49.7784 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.70 | $559.7657 | $559.76 | $559.80 | $559.80 | |