| 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 | $19.85 | 4.163% | $20.6764 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.63 | 6.452% | $42.1869 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.95 | 12.704% | $24.7385 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.95 | 11.449% | $154.8584 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.59 | 6.329% | $233.4879 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.30 | 9.330% | $60.4595 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.81 | 10.192% | $149.6518 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.08 | $686.0594 | $686.07 | $686.10 | $686.20 | |