| 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 | $18.28 | 12.551% | $20.5743 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 10.747% | $40.4337 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.49 | 10.122% | $155.8116 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.68 | 9.263% | $206.1574 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.81 | 9.700% | $163.2446 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.50 | 5.658% | $127.3179 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.98 | 11.158% | $187.8348 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.25 | $901.3743 | $901.36 | $901.35 | $901.30 | |