| 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 | $19.65 | 3.580% | $20.3535 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.63 | 8.709% | $85.4779 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.98 | 6.399% | $13.8106 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.98 | 7.767% | $118.5221 | $118.52 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.80 | 6.594% | $16.8419 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 8.620% | $183.5026 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 3.673% | $167.6703 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.71 | $606.1789 | $606.17 | $606.15 | $606.20 | |