| 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 | $19.50 | 5.139% | $20.5021 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.44 | 10.110% | $21.4054 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.78 | 9.207% | $68.5602 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.81 | 6.604% | $91.4769 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 11.180% | $95.0589 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.40 | 3.424% | $43.8518 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.33 | 9.149% | $170.6326 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.76 | $511.4879 | $511.49 | $511.50 | $511.60 | |