| 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 | $11.58 | 13.795% | $13.1775 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.52 | 11.265% | $69.5629 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.57 | 13.451% | $284.2742 | $284.27 | $284.25 | $284.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.80 | 9.822% | $215.0315 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 6.145% | $19.9871 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.90 | 5.348% | $166.3445 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.68 | 5.455% | $235.8817 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.88 | $1,004.2594 | $1,004.25 | $1,004.30 | $1,004.30 | |