| 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 | $19.71 | 5.423% | $20.7789 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.30 | 11.725% | $198.0884 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.51 | 9.653% | $150.7838 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.25 | 4.772% | $254.8579 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.25 | 13.860% | $87.9569 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.75 | 10.494% | $62.7053 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.31 | 9.572% | $256.7382 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.08 | $1,031.9094 | $1,031.92 | $1,031.95 | $1,032.00 | |