| 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 | $19.98 | 3.354% | $20.6501 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.95 | 4.383% | $136.6895 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.38 | 12.263% | $223.83 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.45 | 11.732% | $275.3635 | $275.36 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.63 | 8.266% | $186.8996 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.65 | 3.740% | $100.2647 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.36 | 5.846% | $194.0792 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.40 | $1,137.7766 | $1,137.77 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.90 | |