| 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 | $19.47 | 5.375% | $20.5165 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.44 | 9.410% | $73.7861 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.70 | 13.171% | $265.6123 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.57 | 11.583% | $250.5819 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 3.711% | $19.2591 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.31 | 6.829% | $163.7795 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.72 | 3.427% | $218.9756 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.78 | $1,012.5110 | $1,012.52 | $1,012.55 | $1,012.60 | |