| 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 | $18.52 | 8.187% | $20.0362 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.65 | 11.152% | $189.6809 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.76 | 13.588% | $12.2221 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.89 | 11.709% | $32.2727 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.67 | 8.149% | $9.3765 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.30 | 9.750% | $159.4668 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.67 | 9.218% | $106.6732 | $106.67 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.46 | $529.7284 | $529.73 | $529.70 | $529.80 | |