| 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 | 5.425% | $20.7687 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 8.658% | $47.5596 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.75 | 4.541% | $32.1464 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.25 | 10.319% | $13.5141 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.62 | 10.282% | $75.6755 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.98 | 8.266% | $248.9901 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.26 | 11.235% | $89.2772 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.33 | $527.9316 | $527.94 | $527.95 | $528.00 | |