| 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 | $19.90 | 4.275% | $20.7507 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.46 | 8.589% | $84.113 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.62 | 7.528% | $213.5721 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.58 | 6.678% | $245.9781 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.73 | 3.173% | $190.5915 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.88 | 12.491% | $198.9741 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.47 | 12.480% | $164.7495 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.64 | $1,118.7290 | $1,118.72 | $1,118.70 | $1,118.80 | |