| 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 | $19.80 | 4.419% | $20.675 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.67 | 5.750% | $172.0235 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.79 | 7.392% | $233.889 | $233.89 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.30 | 11.472% | $143.0186 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 7.642% | $18.9665 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.54 | 4.162% | $200.5535 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.85 | 9.485% | $207.8573 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.57 | $996.9834 | $996.99 | $996.95 | $997.10 | |