| 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 | $17.95 | 12.863% | $20.2589 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.64 | 6.138% | $10.2317 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.99 | 7.857% | $118.6319 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.48 | 13.396% | $201.2552 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.70 | 5.669% | $251.1752 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.38 | 6.108% | $146.8323 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 11.168% | $144.4628 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.09 | $892.8480 | $892.85 | $892.90 | $892.90 | |