| 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 | $19.46 | 5.295% | $20.4904 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.57 | 5.582% | $227.6031 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.39 | 12.144% | $202.2966 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.30 | 6.229% | $192.5932 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 6.317% | $260.9657 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.74 | 6.295% | $150.6625 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.48 | 4.404% | $11.9856 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.40 | $1,066.5971 | $1,066.60 | $1,066.60 | $1,066.70 | |