| 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 | $19.30 | 6.110% | $20.4792 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.33 | 7.427% | $63.7364 | $63.74 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.83 | 8.309% | $240.2619 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.77 | 11.729% | $198.6206 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.58 | 10.275% | $153.9218 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.88 | 8.798% | $201.1457 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.38 | 10.235% | $16.9541 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.07 | $895.1197 | $895.12 | $895.10 | $895.10 | |