| 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 | $19.38 | 6.214% | $20.5843 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.49 | 7.827% | $135.3121 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.59 | 9.204% | $46.51 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.97 | 7.690% | $203.5018 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.93 | 11.192% | $257.8876 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.99 | 5.439% | $186.6165 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.98 | 10.178% | $95.8328 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.33 | $946.2451 | $946.24 | $946.25 | $946.20 | |