| 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 | $18.92 | 8.633% | $20.5534 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.54 | 10.319% | $225.6465 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.52 | 6.649% | $225.584 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.70 | 6.502% | $144.5232 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.93 | 3.352% | $6.1288 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.83 | 10.587% | $133.6223 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.96 | 12.202% | $212.0169 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.40 | $968.0751 | $968.07 | $968.05 | $968.00 | |