| 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 | $17.99 | 13.423% | $20.4048 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 3.555% | $82.6887 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.96 | 6.148% | $188.901 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.65 | 6.697% | $166.0739 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.29 | 13.588% | $137.7709 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.76 | 5.184% | $214.3229 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 5.277% | $262.9083 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.23 | $1,073.0705 | $1,073.06 | $1,073.00 | $1,073.10 | |