| 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 | $19.28 | 6.216% | $20.4784 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.81 | 5.498% | $7.1844 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.54 | 5.288% | $251.154 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.66 | 3.435% | $124.8047 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.31 | 4.866% | $55.9041 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.38 | 3.439% | $110.0384 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.81 | 13.767% | $25.9503 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.79 | $595.5143 | $595.50 | $595.55 | $595.60 | |