| 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 | $18.73 | 9.275% | $20.4672 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.36 | 3.578% | $37.661 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.35 | 10.612% | $171.8357 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 11.538% | $237.4086 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.43 | 13.501% | $138.9593 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.78 | 3.694% | $211.3076 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.48 | 6.182% | $115.1862 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.98 | $932.8256 | $932.84 | $932.80 | $932.90 | |