| 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 | $19.25 | 8.850% | $20.9536 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.49 | 5.770% | $97.8267 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.93 | 3.785% | $255.2385 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.73 | 10.328% | $37.2136 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.25 | 12.601% | $248.0037 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.43 | 8.796% | $32.0187 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.28 | 7.725% | $212.5199 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.36 | $903.7747 | $903.77 | $903.75 | $903.70 | |