| 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 | $18.99 | 10.324% | $20.9505 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.88 | 10.343% | $12.0053 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.77 | 10.650% | $202.235 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.74 | 9.770% | $273.0419 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.68 | 11.453% | $142.3032 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.49 | 7.728% | $144.8834 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.69 | 11.325% | $38.6186 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.24 | $834.0379 | $834.04 | $834.05 | $834.00 | |