| 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 | $19.46 | 6.439% | $20.713 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.25 | 5.817% | $235.1783 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.45 | 11.828% | $191.7291 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 10.277% | $256.6807 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.41 | 8.332% | $29.6938 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.28 | 7.564% | $235.8663 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.35 | 13.211% | $233.6109 | $233.61 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.96 | $1,203.4721 | $1,203.47 | $1,203.50 | $1,203.50 | |