| 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 | $18.96 | 6.495% | $20.1915 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.31 | 11.468% | $209.9054 | $209.91 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.95 | 11.802% | $45.7829 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 10.424% | $266.674 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.43 | 11.436% | $192.1491 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.68 | 9.538% | $124.5228 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.71 | 9.416% | $258.9986 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.54 | $1,118.2243 | $1,118.22 | $1,118.20 | $1,118.20 | |