| 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 | $19.99 | 3.499% | $20.6895 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.85 | 13.434% | $21.3823 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 8.305% | $178.4217 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.36 | 8.166% | $161.5567 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.85 | 11.787% | $262.5318 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.33 | 7.491% | $122.8945 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.37 | 9.381% | $201.6657 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.49 | $969.1422 | $969.14 | $969.15 | $969.20 | |