| 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 | $19.58 | 4.305% | $20.4229 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 12.421% | $7.5884 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.47 | 3.779% | $60.6796 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.73 | 5.868% | $68.5284 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.80 | 8.563% | $186.5112 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 7.758% | $54.8165 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.94 | 6.469% | $133.0224 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.14 | $531.5694 | $531.57 | $531.55 | $531.50 | |