| 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 | $18.38 | 7.688% | $19.7931 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.85 | 9.872% | $129.4842 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.96 | 9.110% | $99.2465 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.94 | 7.406% | $143.8596 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.74 | 11.225% | $162.0993 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.98 | 10.268% | $237.0541 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.82 | 9.674% | $37.0917 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.67 | $828.6285 | $828.62 | $828.65 | $828.70 | |