| 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 | $18.65 | 8.627% | $20.2589 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.40 | 3.362% | $159.5909 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 10.616% | $273.0113 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.99 | 9.215% | $143.0607 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.68 | 5.188% | $93.2807 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.63 | 4.220% | $59.0198 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.70 | 7.169% | $121.8512 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.86 | $870.0735 | $870.07 | $870.05 | $870.20 | |