| 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 | $19.81 | 5.827% | $20.9643 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.55 | 8.303% | $172.7974 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.37 | 12.372% | $116.1589 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 3.801% | $90.0785 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.90 | 6.577% | $220.5078 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.90 | 6.160% | $185.6738 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.52 | 5.571% | $202.1896 | $202.19 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.83 | $1,008.3703 | $1,008.37 | $1,008.35 | $1,008.50 | |