| 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 | $19.64 | 4.189% | $20.4627 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.53 | 6.757% | $87.039 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.85 | 6.121% | $53.9625 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.81 | 3.725% | $94.1927 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 13.521% | $273.4494 | $273.45 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.65 | 13.797% | $25.775 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.25 | 13.386% | $87.5907 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.61 | $642.4720 | $642.47 | $642.50 | $642.50 | |