| 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 | $19.37 | 6.267% | $20.5839 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.70 | 4.686% | $13.2951 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.52 | 9.387% | $214.9673 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.50 | 6.548% | $254.117 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.75 | 13.518% | $68.9622 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.78 | 11.485% | $240.5623 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.30 | 11.595% | $51.6685 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.92 | $864.1563 | $864.16 | $864.10 | $864.30 | |