| 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 | $19.35 | 5.849% | $20.4818 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.95 | 9.861% | $163.638 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.55 | 6.515% | $63.4297 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.38 | 6.591% | $87.8097 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.60 | 13.631% | $64.3151 | $64.32 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.58 | 3.686% | $257.7427 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.27 | 8.770% | $44.8894 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.68 | $702.3064 | $702.31 | $702.35 | $702.20 | |