| 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 | $18.79 | 6.540% | $20.0189 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.59 | 12.708% | $143.8041 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.27 | 12.645% | $228.9735 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.83 | 9.461% | $265.8041 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.77 | 4.744% | $23.8502 | $23.85 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.83 | 13.378% | $139.2622 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.82 | 3.262% | $95.8478 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.90 | $917.5608 | $917.55 | $917.50 | $917.60 | |