| 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 | $18.53 | 7.221% | $19.8681 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.28 | 12.455% | $209.4812 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.36 | 9.276% | $70.33 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.40 | 12.180% | $108.1415 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.51 | 10.707% | $268.4755 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.68 | 12.155% | $13.0997 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.44 | 5.854% | $213.2323 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.20 | $902.6283 | $902.63 | $902.70 | $902.60 | |