| 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 | $19.34 | 3.305% | $19.9792 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.43 | 3.218% | $161.4639 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.37 | 7.230% | $233.0859 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.50 | 13.659% | $52.8514 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.29 | 10.640% | $185.0897 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.79 | 7.328% | $102.8095 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.95 | 12.636% | $7.8282 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.67 | $763.1078 | $763.11 | $763.15 | $763.20 | |