| 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 | $19.32 | 7.847% | $20.836 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.83 | 10.853% | $182.719 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.75 | 3.808% | $202.1661 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.75 | 5.479% | $89.3935 | $89.39 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.50 | 4.183% | $216.1797 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.53 | 7.477% | $88.7008 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.90 | 6.560% | $260.9654 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.58 | $1,060.9605 | $1,060.97 | $1,060.95 | $1,061.00 | |