| 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 | $19.65 | 4.633% | $20.5604 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.27 | 9.662% | $24.4217 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.68 | 4.320% | $86.2518 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.67 | 13.625% | $160.9725 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.63 | 6.267% | $119.6885 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 8.312% | $167.342 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.61 | 12.815% | $178.9359 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.01 | $758.1728 | $758.17 | $758.15 | $758.20 | |