| 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 | $19.54 | 5.305% | $20.5766 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.73 | 12.366% | $227.7996 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.45 | 11.291% | $155.1953 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.51 | 10.746% | $126.8152 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.61 | 9.490% | $201.0346 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.58 | 3.650% | $54.4992 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.50 | 10.587% | $129.9397 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.92 | $915.8602 | $915.87 | $915.90 | $915.80 | |