| 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 | $18.41 | 11.692% | $20.5625 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 12.747% | $73.0262 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.79 | 7.847% | $219.7814 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.36 | 11.460% | $144.1847 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.83 | 5.742% | $199.6726 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.63 | 9.523% | $163.8793 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.54 | 3.154% | $167.6665 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.33 | $988.7732 | $988.77 | $988.80 | $988.90 | |