| 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 | $18.49 | 12.436% | $20.7894 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.56 | 8.221% | $27.6613 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 5.458% | $222.4637 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 5.521% | $145.2497 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.47 | 12.544% | $136.7072 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.77 | 10.581% | $214.2728 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.67 | 11.718% | $278.9263 | $278.93 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.56 | $1,046.0704 | $1,046.07 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.10 | |