| 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 | $19.93 | 4.118% | $20.7507 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.71 | 11.538% | $87.7916 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.33 | 11.212% | $148.279 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.67 | 6.242% | $216.3831 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.32 | 10.421% | $88.6901 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.93 | 8.457% | $34.6303 | $34.63 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.56 | 7.864% | $251.9272 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.45 | $848.4520 | $848.45 | $848.55 | $848.50 | |