| 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 | $17.84 | 12.188% | $20.0143 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.61 | 5.845% | $156.2378 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.68 | 13.222% | $197.7762 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.53 | 11.578% | $84.2749 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.89 | 8.668% | $132.4554 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.27 | 6.185% | $78.8636 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.53 | 6.356% | $212.2121 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.35 | $881.8343 | $881.83 | $881.80 | $881.90 | |