| 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 | $19.45 | 3.626% | $20.1553 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.59 | 8.533% | $61.4188 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.57 | 8.456% | $34.2396 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.74 | 6.573% | $74.324 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.38 | 3.248% | $163.5242 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.50 | 10.139% | $182.28 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.32 | 9.487% | $148.1578 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.55 | $684.0997 | $684.10 | $684.05 | $684.10 | |