| 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 | $19.33 | 6.742% | $20.6332 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.86 | 4.474% | $72.9855 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.28 | 6.767% | $158.3141 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.98 | 3.242% | $49.5355 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.77 | 6.457% | $262.7039 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.74 | 11.526% | $260.6809 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.52 | 4.568% | $260.9181 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.48 | $1,085.7712 | $1,085.77 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.70 | |