| 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 | $19.45 | 5.720% | $20.5625 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.72 | 7.582% | $225.621 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.81 | 5.183% | $179.6631 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.58 | 12.170% | $36.545 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.57 | 6.212% | $149.3022 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 10.619% | $158.506 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.58 | 6.249% | $59.0532 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.00 | $829.2530 | $829.25 | $829.20 | $829.30 | |