| 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 | $18.75 | 11.318% | $20.8721 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.32 | 4.728% | $203.5074 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 7.653% | $158.7989 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.96 | 12.198% | $178.3499 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 8.433% | $43.9045 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.80 | 6.648% | $129.8973 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 13.197% | $163.4565 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.23 | $898.7866 | $898.79 | $898.75 | $898.80 | |