| 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 | $19.51 | 6.511% | $20.7803 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.40 | 5.799% | $190.8614 | $190.86 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.43 | 13.693% | $275.6259 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.25 | 10.596% | $184.9718 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 8.489% | $41.9527 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.56 | 5.518% | $247.503 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.97 | 8.781% | $211.0025 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.79 | $1,172.6976 | $1,172.69 | $1,172.70 | $1,172.80 | |