| 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 | 8.540% | $19.8411 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.75 | 9.154% | $185.2889 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.69 | 6.762% | $120.3101 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.87 | 3.654% | $31.998 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.80 | 3.871% | $65.231 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.95 | 12.170% | $188.3895 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 8.456% | $269.9361 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.23 | $880.9947 | $881.00 | $881.05 | $880.90 | |