| 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 | $18.85 | 9.222% | $20.5883 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.33 | 8.822% | $26.4764 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.76 | 8.292% | $260.7238 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.69 | 6.126% | $264.986 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.43 | 3.625% | $84.3818 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.62 | 12.836% | $238.7835 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 6.352% | $266.3267 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.10 | $1,162.2665 | $1,162.27 | $1,162.35 | $1,162.30 | |