| 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 | $18.73 | 7.415% | $20.1188 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 10.836% | $14.1427 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.28 | 9.389% | $96.5686 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.88 | 5.474% | $147.537 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.37 | 3.740% | $199.5646 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.45 | 12.433% | $16.2466 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 13.206% | $271.3548 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.17 | $765.5331 | $765.53 | $765.50 | $765.50 | |