| 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 | $19.59 | 3.337% | $20.2437 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 6.102% | $167.9807 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.54 | 3.602% | $48.2164 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.86 | 6.209% | $176.1582 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.36 | 9.352% | $88.9688 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.26 | 10.240% | $256.0434 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.89 | 12.663% | $118.1722 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.82 | $875.7834 | $875.78 | $875.75 | $875.80 | |