| 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 | $19.30 | 5.823% | $20.4238 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.92 | 10.551% | $69.5587 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.41 | 8.497% | $110.0268 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.81 | 10.828% | $170.4645 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.93 | 9.217% | $142.9978 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.78 | 13.818% | $8.855 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.67 | 13.404% | $54.0597 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.82 | $576.3863 | $576.39 | $576.35 | $576.50 | |