| 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 | $19.86 | 5.567% | $20.9656 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.47 | 5.685% | $78.7036 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.43 | 5.353% | $86.8425 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.78 | 3.629% | $20.4978 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 10.771% | $208.5929 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.57 | 11.478% | $44.1118 | $44.11 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.69 | 5.709% | $177.2634 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.11 | $636.9776 | $636.97 | $636.95 | $637.00 | |