| 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 | $17.73 | 13.578% | $20.1374 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.73 | 12.416% | $49.1595 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.71 | 9.276% | $106.7736 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.91 | 5.504% | $168.7114 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.37 | 9.847% | $242.0698 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.71 | 6.159% | $193.9631 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.57 | 4.685% | $110.516 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.73 | $891.3308 | $891.33 | $891.25 | $891.40 | |