| 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 | $19.83 | 3.200% | $20.4646 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.44 | 7.669% | $56.4616 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.76 | 13.576% | $220.0649 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.30 | 4.312% | $155.7378 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.96 | 8.433% | $139.8352 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.86 | 12.239% | $87.3893 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.80 | 12.851% | $111.4968 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.95 | $791.4502 | $791.45 | $791.45 | $791.50 | |