| 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 | $19.25 | 3.705% | $19.9632 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.49 | 12.491% | $72.5454 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.27 | 6.478% | $46.073 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.47 | 6.395% | $97.3195 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.53 | 10.612% | $210.749 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.27 | 5.853% | $189.7627 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.37 | 13.524% | $51.5058 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.65 | $687.9186 | $687.92 | $687.85 | $687.90 | |