| 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 | $19.90 | 3.825% | $20.6612 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 4.429% | $176.2657 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.68 | 4.124% | $252.6881 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 8.781% | $47.6461 | $47.65 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.38 | 9.486% | $100.0483 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.44 | 3.287% | $58.2952 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.90 | 5.416% | $115.8522 | $115.85 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.89 | $771.4568 | $771.47 | $771.45 | $771.50 | |