| 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 | $18.29 | 12.556% | $20.5865 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.77 | 10.474% | $80.3919 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.70 | 9.820% | $259.9439 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.70 | 5.146% | $197.359 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.76 | 3.557% | $73.2769 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 9.619% | $197.8842 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.74 | 8.867% | $62.8598 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.48 | $892.3022 | $892.30 | $892.35 | $892.40 | |