| 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 | $19.76 | 5.405% | $20.828 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.76 | 4.537% | $217.1861 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.89 | 3.827% | $250.1089 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.27 | 13.457% | $96.7448 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.70 | 3.283% | $14.1498 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.93 | 4.777% | $35.5508 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.29 | 8.615% | $246.871 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.60 | $881.4394 | $881.44 | $881.45 | $881.40 | |