| 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 | $19.97 | 3.505% | $20.6699 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.54 | 6.163% | $36.6687 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.49 | 7.678% | $65.1344 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.59 | 9.545% | $94.855 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 12.509% | $163.9819 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.42 | 8.215% | $225.5417 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.95 | 10.671% | $16.5453 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.71 | $623.3969 | $623.40 | $623.40 | $623.40 | |