| 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 | $19.74 | 4.497% | $20.6277 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.30 | 6.630% | $86.6902 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.51 | 5.450% | $234.6368 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.80 | 3.135% | $37.9537 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.45 | 11.402% | $258.9539 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.34 | 4.198% | $211.8762 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.99 | 10.700% | $188.1789 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.13 | $1,038.9174 | $1,038.92 | $1,039.00 | $1,039.00 | |