| 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 | $19.62 | 3.254% | $20.2584 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 4.327% | $6.5517 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.43 | 8.349% | $182.4922 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 9.774% | $19.43 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.67 | 11.503% | $196.9924 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.61 | 5.518% | $244.3902 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.68 | 11.623% | $171.5422 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.99 | $841.6571 | $841.65 | $841.70 | $841.70 | |