| 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 | $19.83 | 5.361% | $20.8931 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.27 | 5.559% | $9.7853 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.30 | 12.836% | $157.1805 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.71 | 12.698% | $27.8477 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.59 | 7.350% | $165.9524 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.82 | 7.604% | $117.0947 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.30 | 3.254% | $162.4185 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.82 | $661.1722 | $661.17 | $661.20 | $661.20 | |