| 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 | $18.82 | 11.376% | $20.961 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.43 | 6.634% | $45.2448 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.26 | 7.458% | $9.9506 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.29 | 8.332% | $58.8134 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.35 | 8.162% | $131.2546 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.96 | 4.413% | $218.1814 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.42 | 5.104% | $244.2827 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.53 | $728.6885 | $728.67 | $728.70 | $728.80 | |