| 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 | $190.95 | 6.489% | $203.3407 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.83 | 6.170% | $19.9918 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.56 | 12.275% | $32.0657 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.50 | 4.720% | $42.4116 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.59 | 6.780% | $55.0878 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.85 | 4.592% | $172.4199 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.89 | 10.416% | $17.5451 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.17 | $542.8626 | $542.87 | $542.85 | $542.80 | |