| 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 | $19.87 | 5.456% | $20.9541 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.47 | 12.328% | $273.485 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.87 | 4.690% | $44.8806 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.42 | 7.517% | $203.6587 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.57 | 8.794% | $9.3236 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.27 | 12.361% | $146.3727 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.81 | 12.783% | $199.4116 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.28 | $898.0863 | $898.08 | $898.05 | $898.20 | |