| 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 | $19.28 | 4.121% | $20.0745 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.89 | 7.839% | $102.3284 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.47 | 4.380% | $165.411 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.44 | 7.784% | $268.8564 | $268.86 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.71 | 7.720% | $60.0108 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.48 | 3.640% | $51.2811 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.90 | 12.288% | $164.9511 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.17 | $832.9133 | $832.91 | $832.90 | $833.00 | |