| 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 | $17.81 | 11.555% | $19.8679 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.71 | 12.159% | $60.2406 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.90 | 10.322% | $269.0754 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.60 | 13.232% | $151.278 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.54 | 13.326% | $167.2012 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.38 | 4.855% | $95.8165 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.70 | 8.577% | $216.8283 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.64 | $980.3079 | $980.32 | $980.35 | $980.30 | |