| 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 | $19.87 | 3.506% | $20.5666 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.44 | 5.190% | $145.625 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.92 | 10.404% | $44.0733 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.60 | 10.426% | $202.7421 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.85 | 11.384% | $239.3085 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.92 | 8.717% | $152.1168 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.64 | 12.337% | $84.9717 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.24 | $889.4040 | $889.41 | $889.35 | $889.40 | |