| 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 | $19.73 | 5.181% | $20.7522 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 13.500% | $23.4718 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.84 | 9.511% | $65.5314 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.50 | 11.490% | $42.9237 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.73 | 9.216% | $154.7918 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.48 | 5.829% | $259.789 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.53 | 13.846% | $274.9722 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.49 | $842.2321 | $842.22 | $842.20 | $842.30 | |