| 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 | $18.84 | 10.367% | $20.7931 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.73 | 10.444% | $72.5948 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.47 | 10.173% | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.40 | 12.238% | $273.1873 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.25 | 8.574% | $86.0449 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.75 | 11.275% | $93.1928 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.98 | 3.555% | $147.0274 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.42 | $904.8903 | $904.88 | $904.95 | $904.90 | |