| 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 | $19.77 | 4.430% | $20.6458 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.41 | 4.464% | $230.2491 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.46 | 8.625% | $55.8984 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.64 | 4.426% | $147.909 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.95 | 5.793% | $194.6062 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.40 | 3.322% | $248.3861 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 9.286% | $155.6342 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.04 | $1,053.3288 | $1,053.34 | $1,053.35 | $1,053.20 | |