| 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 | $19.56 | 5.490% | $20.6338 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.57 | 3.560% | $38.9075 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.29 | 7.846% | $225.7109 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.74 | 11.485% | $126.803 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.30 | 12.529% | $77.9826 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.73 | 9.150% | $144.8748 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.99 | 9.216% | $167.0896 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.18 | $802.0022 | $801.99 | $802.00 | $802.00 | |