| 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 | $19.54 | 6.587% | $20.8271 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.57 | 11.655% | $27.4336 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.25 | 6.193% | $253.0048 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.25 | 10.175% | $162.2327 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.58 | 12.786% | $140.5088 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.40 | 10.574% | $258.0797 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 3.731% | $128.2115 | $128.21 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.19 | $990.2982 | $990.29 | $990.35 | $990.20 | |