| 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 | $19.79 | 3.450% | $20.4728 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.64 | 8.216% | $62.3757 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.99 | 9.394% | $172.8316 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.95 | 12.332% | $184.1683 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.57 | 12.445% | $279.5045 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.84 | 4.844% | $180.1639 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.98 | 6.645% | $24.507 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.76 | $924.0238 | $924.02 | $924.00 | $924.10 | |