| 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 | $17.55 | 13.230% | $19.8719 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.41 | 12.475% | $72.4451 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.55 | 8.840% | $49.5766 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.25 | 12.445% | $65.4992 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 5.174% | $147.2226 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 8.813% | $261.5429 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.69 | 6.255% | $255.7452 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.79 | $871.9035 | $871.91 | $871.90 | $871.80 | |