| 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 | $18.25 | 8.735% | $19.8441 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.79 | 8.677% | $46.5029 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.44 | 5.359% | $113.1977 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.81 | 9.772% | $65.6546 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.59 | 11.144% | $26.2189 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 12.394% | $280.8614 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.45 | 13.665% | $192.6053 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.22 | $744.8849 | $744.88 | $744.85 | $744.90 | |