| 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 | $17.96 | 13.317% | $20.3517 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 9.865% | $41.6828 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.64 | 3.494% | $6.872 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.60 | 5.236% | $138.4906 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 13.332% | $211.3642 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.33 | 7.102% | $180.2848 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.83 | 9.502% | $229.768 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.80 | $828.8141 | $828.80 | $828.80 | $829.00 | |