| 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 | $19.70 | 4.525% | $20.5914 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.63 | 11.511% | $10.7385 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.82 | 12.839% | $219.8329 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.61 | 13.218% | $237.3162 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.57 | 4.381% | $225.0141 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 5.424% | $209.5407 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.31 | 3.354% | $163.6197 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.40 | $1,086.6535 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.50 | |