| 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 | $18.47 | 8.478% | $20.0359 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.41 | 3.515% | $200.2084 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.84 | 4.678% | $134.8671 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.35 | 8.624% | $238.2667 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.36 | 11.456% | $26.0361 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.82 | 13.572% | $81.5674 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.54 | 10.742% | $173.3555 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.79 | $874.3371 | $874.36 | $874.30 | $874.40 | |