| 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 | $18.84 | 6.735% | $20.1089 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.95 | 9.252% | $11.9631 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 9.327% | $258.9738 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.84 | 13.383% | $157.421 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.76 | 4.680% | $19.638 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.79 | 8.774% | $255.3905 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.97 | 5.135% | $95.6413 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.03 | $819.1366 | $819.13 | $819.10 | $819.10 | |