| 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 | $19.35 | 5.823% | $20.4768 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.31 | 13.756% | $167.574 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.39 | 5.484% | $13.0695 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 6.308% | $208.8421 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.71 | 4.399% | $187.6154 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.29 | 13.669% | $270.8619 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.49 | 13.372% | $170.6135 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.99 | $1,039.0532 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.00 | $1,039.10 | |