| 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 | $19.25 | 3.642% | $19.9511 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.97 | 13.578% | $157.8393 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.54 | 12.867% | $52.5283 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 7.777% | $140.746 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.34 | 8.561% | $156.6969 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.56 | 5.554% | $248.643 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.53 | 4.334% | $96.5403 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.78 | $872.9449 | $872.95 | $873.00 | $872.80 | |