| 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 | $19.72 | 4.102% | $20.5289 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.48 | 8.582% | $26.5809 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.80 | 4.281% | $43.5895 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.47 | 13.393% | $146.8099 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.97 | 8.226% | $268.368 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.55 | 4.811% | $109.5799 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.79 | 12.410% | $271.7961 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.78 | $887.2532 | $887.26 | $887.30 | $887.30 | |