| 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 | $19.48 | 5.668% | $20.5841 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.83 | 5.204% | $249.1546 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.28 | 13.763% | $48.099 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.51 | 9.594% | $99.1935 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.74 | 12.175% | $36.7261 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 6.643% | $262.6404 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.88 | 13.458% | $100.8415 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.00 | $817.2392 | $817.23 | $817.30 | $817.20 | |