| 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 | $19.75 | 4.445% | $20.6279 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.51 | 9.403% | $78.2341 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.43 | 8.267% | $142.2953 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 12.745% | $129.0592 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.98 | 3.281% | $60.9151 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.29 | 5.245% | $238.1589 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.84 | 7.617% | $35.3414 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.27 | $704.6319 | $704.64 | $704.65 | $704.60 | |