| 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 | $19.54 | 5.250% | $20.5659 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.27 | 5.424% | $37.183 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.58 | 12.749% | $257.7217 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.52 | 8.759% | $113.6749 | $113.67 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.91 | 5.848% | $204.1914 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.73 | 6.125% | $242.7397 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.60 | 3.356% | $208.3657 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.15 | $1,084.4423 | $1,084.44 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.50 | |