| 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 | $19.37 | 7.369% | $20.7974 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.51 | 7.471% | $25.2664 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.97 | 5.675% | $24.2735 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.85 | 5.747% | $208.163 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.85 | 10.343% | $242.5891 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.36 | 7.289% | $81.9259 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.36 | 10.758% | $240.7436 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.27 | $843.7589 | $843.76 | $843.75 | $843.80 | |