| 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 | $19.79 | 3.715% | $20.5252 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.48 | 9.737% | $36.7399 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.84 | 4.672% | $105.5512 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.26 | 9.582% | $146.029 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.66 | 4.775% | $175.6658 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.45 | 5.532% | $248.4751 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.88 | 11.675% | $229.9165 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.36 | $962.9027 | $962.92 | $962.95 | $962.90 | |