| 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 | $19.98 | 4.275% | $20.8341 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 11.119% | $173.0345 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.47 | 6.713% | $220.3303 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.96 | 8.735% | $107.6042 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.64 | 9.772% | $256.4713 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.35 | 10.417% | $193.6162 | $193.62 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.95 | 9.192% | $200.8587 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.07 | $1,172.7493 | $1,172.74 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.70 | |