| 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 | $19.39 | 3.872% | $20.1408 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.76 | 12.814% | $282.8924 | $282.89 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.93 | 7.644% | $219.5184 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.97 | 13.852% | $13.6281 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.90 | 9.118% | $85.0029 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.43 | 3.386% | $79.0179 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.77 | 13.385% | $249.1862 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.15 | $949.3867 | $949.39 | $949.40 | $949.30 | |