| 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 | $19.54 | 6.309% | $20.7728 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 3.776% | $16.0957 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.29 | 3.796% | $77.11 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.94 | 4.847% | $110.0264 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.63 | 10.825% | $98.2242 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.48 | 11.683% | $69.7795 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.86 | 4.275% | $121.8558 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.25 | $513.8644 | $513.87 | $513.85 | $513.90 | |