| 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 | $19.29 | 5.784% | $20.4057 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.28 | 7.676% | $58.4465 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.55 | 5.268% | $246.9061 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.59 | 11.222% | $187.5092 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.62 | 5.571% | $214.9637 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.51 | 13.435% | $177.5371 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.77 | 4.476% | $188.8613 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.61 | $1,094.6296 | $1,094.64 | $1,094.60 | $1,094.60 | |