| 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 | $17.96 | 12.816% | $20.2618 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.50 | 7.694% | $120.0788 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.96 | 6.325% | $19.096 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.68 | 9.376% | $154.9639 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.32 | 10.142% | $62.032 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.27 | 8.459% | $221.5492 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 6.756% | $189.5133 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.21 | $787.4950 | $787.49 | $787.50 | $787.50 | |