| 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 | $19.56 | 6.401% | $20.812 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.55 | 8.515% | $187.2426 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 5.721% | $170.9403 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.66 | 5.110% | $105.8037 | $105.80 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.86 | 10.219% | $220.2837 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.34 | 13.717% | $178.9223 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 3.484% | $240.5486 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.11 | $1,124.5532 | $1,124.54 | $1,124.55 | $1,124.40 | |