| 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 | $18.97 | 9.355% | $20.7446 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.95 | 12.700% | $52.9127 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.61 | 13.473% | $102.8179 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.69 | 9.236% | $93.6043 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.29 | 3.465% | $132.7352 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.71 | 6.522% | $122.1914 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.82 | 5.356% | $260.0397 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.04 | $785.0458 | $785.04 | $785.05 | $784.90 | |