| 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 | $18.43 | 9.828% | $20.2413 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.55 | 8.652% | $186.3925 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 10.376% | $10.2098 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.89 | 6.750% | $81.0126 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.38 | 13.514% | $103.7291 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.76 | 4.346% | $165.6597 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.69 | 6.630% | $36.9899 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.95 | $604.2349 | $604.23 | $604.25 | $604.20 | |