| 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 | $17.99 | 12.493% | $20.2375 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.62 | 5.262% | $179.598 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.74 | 4.348% | $19.5548 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.76 | 9.698% | $106.1438 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.48 | 7.345% | $232.3805 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.66 | 8.564% | $153.7918 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.48 | 10.522% | $255.8363 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.73 | $967.5427 | $967.54 | $967.60 | $967.50 | |