| 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 | $19.44 | 5.777% | $20.563 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 7.732% | $42.8989 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.95 | 12.301% | $38.1262 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.29 | 12.127% | $165.1519 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.75 | 8.467% | $160.26 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 4.775% | $262.4404 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.67 | 6.218% | $209.9611 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.40 | $899.4015 | $899.40 | $899.40 | $899.50 | |