| 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 | $18.98 | 5.650% | $20.0524 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.99 | 7.519% | $81.7037 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.91 | 5.593% | $137.1759 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.96 | 4.135% | $74.9355 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.32 | 13.341% | $267.8475 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.77 | 6.513% | $187.2179 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.47 | 11.745% | $268.7132 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.40 | $1,037.6461 | $1,037.65 | $1,037.65 | $1,037.60 | |