| 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 | $18.55 | 11.862% | $20.7504 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.29 | 8.821% | $23.168 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.89 | 6.546% | $232.1531 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.98 | 7.553% | $168.8367 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.75 | 4.839% | $35.3832 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.74 | 9.462% | $161.7192 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.58 | 3.223% | $253.495 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.78 | $895.5056 | $895.51 | $895.50 | $895.60 | |