| 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 | $19.46 | 5.666% | $20.5626 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.73 | 8.244% | $144.7547 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.97 | 7.737% | $216.519 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.96 | 9.260% | $213.0133 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.39 | 11.161% | $244.9877 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.47 | 3.363% | $106.9497 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.65 | 7.148% | $12.4827 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.63 | $959.2697 | $959.26 | $959.25 | $959.30 | |