| 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 | $19.45 | 5.143% | $20.4503 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.66 | 9.525% | $43.4376 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 12.663% | $160.8715 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.77 | 6.379% | $242.2994 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.70 | 5.373% | $51.3167 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.87 | 5.593% | $226.8877 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.95 | 5.241% | $140.9703 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.19 | $886.2335 | $886.24 | $886.20 | $886.30 | |