| 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 | $20.27 | 3.455% | $20.9703 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.41 | 5.666% | $41.643 | $41.64 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.92 | 11.122% | $229.9336 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.56 | 9.271% | $180.9091 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.68 | 10.616% | $118.0051 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.60 | 4.177% | $62.0895 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.66 | 12.630% | $264.2976 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.10 | $917.8482 | $917.85 | $917.85 | $917.80 | |