| 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 | $18.69 | 9.851% | $20.5312 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.99 | 9.536% | $116.0972 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.89 | 12.829% | $125.1161 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.25 | 8.693% | $224.1793 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.41 | 12.313% | $240.8103 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.98 | 6.775% | $86.4664 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.39 | 5.225% | $166.6659 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.60 | $979.8664 | $979.88 | $979.85 | $979.90 | |