| 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 | $19.50 | 6.566% | $20.7804 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.51 | 13.775% | $43.8148 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.38 | 6.152% | $256.2297 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.97 | 10.356% | $93.7695 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.37 | 3.655% | $72.942 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.58 | 4.535% | $195.0414 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.69 | 4.410% | $22.6465 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.00 | $705.2243 | $705.22 | $705.25 | $705.10 | |