| 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 | $19.50 | 6.845% | $20.8348 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.27 | 3.209% | $205.6646 | $205.66 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.86 | 10.779% | $128.3485 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.59 | 13.400% | $110.6671 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.25 | 3.700% | $51.0723 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.70 | 7.180% | $247.2643 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.49 | 7.258% | $116.3642 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.66 | $880.2158 | $880.20 | $880.15 | $880.30 | |