| 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 | $19.28 | 5.760% | $20.3905 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.28 | 12.466% | $34.0547 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.37 | 7.855% | $9.0275 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.78 | 8.152% | $89.5282 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.54 | 12.473% | $61.3428 | $61.34 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.70 | 5.156% | $201.5841 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.66 | 9.579% | $87.2906 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.61 | $503.2184 | $503.21 | $503.30 | $503.20 | |