| 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 | $17.63 | 13.684% | $20.0425 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.51 | 7.845% | $26.4328 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 9.115% | $79.5121 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.47 | 4.203% | $115.1131 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.47 | 9.404% | $163.5262 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.61 | 6.303% | $50.6109 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.64 | 10.684% | $143.4907 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.20 | $598.7283 | $598.72 | $598.75 | $598.60 | |