| 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 | $20.32 | 3.288% | $20.9881 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 10.536% | $180.8369 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.73 | 10.402% | $80.2954 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.95 | 3.812% | $218.9914 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 9.352% | $269.8151 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.55 | 5.154% | $76.2892 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.80 | 9.407% | $191.2434 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.69 | $1,038.4595 | $1,038.47 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.40 | |