| 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 | $19.42 | 5.169% | $20.4238 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.43 | 8.585% | $82.9915 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.52 | 10.864% | $89.2677 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 13.603% | $18.9831 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.82 | 8.778% | $201.0435 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.85 | 5.219% | $240.7937 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.97 | 3.259% | $135.2383 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.72 | $788.7416 | $788.73 | $788.75 | $788.70 | |