| 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 | 3.723% | $20.4853 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.49 | 8.107% | $41.6104 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.77 | 3.848% | $57.916 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.25 | 8.874% | $157.0507 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.64 | 7.683% | $141.7539 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.57 | 7.168% | $145.2877 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.79 | 6.663% | $117.1053 | $117.11 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.26 | $681.2093 | $681.22 | $681.20 | $681.30 | |