| 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 | 5.109% | $20.717 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.56 | 12.720% | $18.6664 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.49 | 10.320% | $276.3406 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.30 | 8.442% | $143.4688 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.53 | 13.506% | $88.0012 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 8.732% | $88.6166 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.53 | 6.199% | $231.0147 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.62 | $866.8253 | $866.83 | $866.75 | $866.80 | |