| 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 | $19.37 | 7.749% | $20.871 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 13.844% | $53.8937 | $53.89 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.87 | 9.282% | $90.562 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.63 | 13.299% | $257.9025 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.58 | 13.527% | $138.0261 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.96 | 12.448% | $214.7307 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.75 | 9.619% | $70.9783 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.50 | $846.9643 | $846.96 | $847.00 | $847.00 | |