| 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 | $19.73 | 3.719% | $20.4638 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.71 | 10.375% | $9.6137 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.91 | 7.859% | $225.3282 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.96 | 5.532% | $263.7878 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.50 | 11.458% | $114.2445 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.36 | 10.829% | $263.0637 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.60 | 10.380% | $69.0979 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.77 | $965.5996 | $965.59 | $965.60 | $965.60 | |