| 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 | $19.27 | 6.143% | $20.4538 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.35 | 10.458% | $84.3347 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 3.388% | $78.1407 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 13.595% | $12.2342 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.35 | 8.344% | $212.7334 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 6.161% | $38.7488 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.99 | 12.438% | $225.9891 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.81 | $672.6347 | $672.62 | $672.70 | $672.50 | |