| 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 | $18.50 | 8.450% | $20.0633 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.81 | 4.648% | $218.5155 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.51 | 3.190% | $26.3238 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 11.347% | $243.5938 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.28 | 8.345% | $124.9001 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.54 | 10.443% | $235.84 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.57 | 10.338% | $77.8655 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.98 | $947.1020 | $947.10 | $947.05 | $947.10 | |