| 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 | $18.28 | 12.525% | $20.5696 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.53 | 12.617% | $267.4992 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.87 | 13.586% | $154.3293 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.50 | 11.744% | $218.4595 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.61 | 10.513% | $150.9718 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.58 | 6.587% | $195.6724 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.59 | 7.791% | $179.569 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.96 | $1,187.0708 | $1,187.07 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.20 | |