| 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 | $17.94 | 12.488% | $20.1803 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.44 | 12.613% | $44.4146 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.90 | 10.703% | $85.1306 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 6.573% | $144.4277 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 12.820% | $277.2777 | $277.28 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.86 | 9.296% | $132.0951 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.91 | 8.845% | $78.2704 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.34 | $781.7964 | $781.80 | $781.85 | $781.80 | |