| 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 | $19.38 | 5.426% | $20.4316 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 7.823% | $167.902 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.75 | 7.424% | $138.3084 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.91 | 7.581% | $63.376 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 5.195% | $85.7129 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.68 | 4.302% | $164.4634 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 3.474% | $235.6931 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.70 | $875.8874 | $875.88 | $875.90 | $875.90 | |