| 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 | $19.36 | 5.867% | $20.4959 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.26 | 10.324% | $76.4104 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.76 | 8.214% | $249.7146 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.39 | 11.720% | $247.3369 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.48 | 8.509% | $105.7746 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.74 | 12.800% | $155.3707 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 10.845% | $31.6684 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.56 | $886.7715 | $886.77 | $886.70 | $886.80 | |