| 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 | $19.97 | 3.311% | $20.6312 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.53 | 3.300% | $32.5705 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.57 | 12.533% | $235.8354 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.76 | 7.125% | $120.7942 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.84 | 9.190% | $166.886 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.63 | 6.172% | $135.5073 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.33 | 8.362% | $231.1687 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.63 | $943.3933 | $943.40 | $943.40 | $943.40 | |