| 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 | $19.89 | 3.382% | $20.5627 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.49 | 5.319% | $38.4309 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.60 | 6.457% | $210.359 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.26 | 10.834% | $115.5555 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.82 | 7.404% | $97.5443 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.99 | 8.501% | $98.7251 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.77 | 13.591% | $180.3484 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.82 | $761.5259 | $761.53 | $761.55 | $761.50 | |