| 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 | $19.47 | 5.475% | $20.536 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.87 | 11.476% | $272.9713 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.66 | 12.385% | $152.4615 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.33 | 6.370% | $5.6695 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.77 | 8.157% | $78.7058 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.55 | 7.274% | $15.6084 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 6.845% | $47.8772 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.46 | $593.8297 | $593.84 | $593.80 | $593.90 | |