| 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 | $18.59 | 9.741% | $20.4009 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.66 | 12.214% | $97.2447 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.65 | 3.704% | $243.3414 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.77 | 11.252% | $39.7948 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.92 | 4.369% | $42.7078 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.62 | 3.254% | $222.6363 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.67 | 10.280% | $84.5517 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.88 | $750.6776 | $750.67 | $750.70 | $750.60 | |