| 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 | $18.93 | 9.726% | $20.7711 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.93 | 3.737% | $63.207 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.49 | 9.599% | $83.8323 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.76 | 10.346% | $170.7715 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.33 | 11.381% | $260.9991 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.27 | 4.460% | $244.7184 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.32 | 8.614% | $234.9538 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.03 | $1,079.2532 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.30 | |