| 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 | $18.96 | 5.672% | $20.0354 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.43 | 9.173% | $41.9552 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.26 | 3.469% | $89.2524 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 4.680% | $169.5711 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.42 | 8.321% | $138.0226 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.60 | 3.231% | $129.6581 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.25 | 7.570% | $105.6875 | $105.69 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.91 | $694.1823 | $694.19 | $694.15 | $694.30 | |