| 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 | $18.88 | 10.856% | $20.9296 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 13.229% | $91.4211 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.61 | 11.141% | $156.2754 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.99 | 6.720% | $226.2357 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.65 | 10.554% | $269.3648 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.89 | 9.496% | $271.4296 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 4.701% | $239.4302 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.44 | $1,275.0864 | $1,275.09 | $1,275.15 | $1,275.00 | |