| 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 | $19.54 | 6.295% | $20.77 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.73 | 10.739% | $24.0636 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.33 | 6.608% | $49.3915 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.36 | 11.572% | $226.8928 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.27 | 10.459% | $178.1372 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.37 | 6.411% | $142.9845 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.42 | 3.676% | $220.2286 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.02 | $862.4682 | $862.46 | $862.50 | $862.50 | |