| 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 | 12.305% | $20.7652 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.52 | 5.291% | $84.7803 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.46 | 12.195% | $260.8085 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.35 | 12.718% | $34.2099 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.97 | 13.216% | $45.2524 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.42 | 6.246% | $170.4398 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.43 | 12.576% | $117.5631 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.64 | $733.8192 | $733.82 | $733.80 | $733.90 | |