| 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 | $18.81 | 6.559% | $20.0437 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.53 | 7.513% | $14.5465 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.70 | 3.166% | $29.6086 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.57 | 5.758% | $72.5183 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.69 | 12.375% | $240.1341 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.30 | 10.466% | $9.1687 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.39 | 9.326% | $204.866 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.99 | $590.8859 | $590.89 | $590.85 | $590.80 | |