| 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 | $19.58 | 4.480% | $20.4572 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.57 | 6.572% | $59.2221 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.55 | 9.110% | $132.6232 | $132.62 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.96 | 8.515% | $96.5349 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.55 | 5.389% | $198.711 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.36 | 3.527% | $101.8292 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.39 | 8.274% | $231.0459 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.96 | $840.4235 | $840.42 | $840.40 | $840.30 | |