| 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 | $18.60 | 11.440% | $20.7278 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.97 | 13.489% | $88.4874 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.35 | 9.612% | $159.321 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.30 | 3.569% | $218.8413 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.33 | 3.249% | $78.81 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.92 | 10.528% | $206.5989 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.66 | 6.148% | $232.1032 | $232.10 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.13 | $1,004.8896 | $1,004.89 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.80 | |