| 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 | $19.72 | 5.795% | $20.8628 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.56 | 7.439% | $96.2224 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.55 | 6.807% | $262.2646 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.43 | 7.594% | $130.6514 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.35 | 3.419% | $135.8409 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.70 | 3.483% | $107.3119 | $107.31 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.74 | 8.427% | $237.1732 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.05 | $990.3272 | $990.31 | $990.25 | $990.40 | |