| 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 | $19.96 | 4.568% | $20.8718 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.28 | 3.356% | $75.7393 | $75.74 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.54 | 6.543% | $177.4367 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.30 | 9.298% | $119.4627 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.81 | 5.351% | $170.4685 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.60 | 8.307% | $88.3785 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.33 | 8.231% | $155.1275 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.82 | $807.4850 | $807.49 | $807.50 | $807.50 | |