| 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 | $19.83 | 4.835% | $20.7888 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.76 | 7.651% | $191.3604 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.72 | 10.187% | $238.7973 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.42 | 3.564% | $190.9927 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.80 | 5.540% | $258.3619 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 9.390% | $173.7879 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 10.596% | $254.2713 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.31 | $1,328.3603 | $1,328.36 | $1,328.35 | $1,328.50 | |