| 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 | $19.69 | 5.318% | $20.7371 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.27 | 6.145% | $17.2698 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.49 | 10.423% | $177.2179 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.43 | 7.341% | $265.5938 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.90 | 12.666% | $261.2725 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.38 | 9.410% | $238.9296 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.58 | 8.482% | $117.7898 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.74 | $1,098.8105 | $1,098.81 | $1,098.80 | $1,098.80 | |