| 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 | $18.52 | 8.140% | $20.0275 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.98 | 7.772% | $151.937 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.41 | 9.452% | $256.5664 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.46 | 9.304% | $219.1108 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.74 | 8.267% | $203.2605 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.87 | 7.836% | $26.8188 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.79 | 9.616% | $81.9818 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.77 | $959.7028 | $959.71 | $959.70 | $959.70 | |