| 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 | $19.46 | 5.597% | $20.5492 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 7.852% | $39.1179 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.84 | 8.420% | $244.8557 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.90 | 6.561% | $130.9635 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.32 | 3.780% | $154.9643 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.47 | 8.645% | $72.2163 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 6.588% | $246.6127 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.63 | $909.2796 | $909.28 | $909.20 | $909.30 | |