| 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 | $19.40 | 5.800% | $20.5252 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.59 | 9.811% | $218.0737 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.48 | 11.249% | $248.6193 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.49 | 12.271% | $135.2753 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.73 | 11.171% | $198.6959 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.69 | 11.110% | $49.6551 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.54 | 13.175% | $147.7386 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.92 | $1,018.5831 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.60 | |