| 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 | $19.34 | 4.500% | $20.2103 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.36 | 12.317% | $266.5956 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.54 | 10.699% | $60.3752 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.45 | 10.479% | $123.1288 | $123.13 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.90 | 8.616% | $213.8649 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.50 | 12.275% | $6.1751 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.74 | 12.403% | $9.824 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.83 | $700.1739 | $700.18 | $700.20 | $700.20 | |