| 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 | $18.97 | 3.806% | $19.692 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 13.248% | $8.5502 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.32 | 10.608% | $157.4173 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.97 | 3.206% | $78.4056 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.65 | 8.412% | $202.351 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.83 | 6.502% | $146.7917 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 13.538% | $220.979 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.92 | $834.1868 | $834.19 | $834.20 | $834.30 | |