| 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 | $19.57 | 6.481% | $20.8383 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.70 | 7.738% | $81.5577 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.52 | 5.200% | $184.647 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 6.777% | $53.1429 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 3.109% | $257.4632 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.90 | 7.742% | $132.4149 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.60 | 12.402% | $126.5647 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.76 | $856.6287 | $856.62 | $856.60 | $856.60 | |