| 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 | $18.95 | 9.500% | $20.7503 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.99 | 10.826% | $144.0627 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.49 | 11.184% | $231.8075 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 4.264% | $216.1393 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.57 | 12.657% | $31.0595 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.61 | 12.377% | $244.5436 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.56 | 13.143% | $209.9482 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.47 | $1,098.3111 | $1,098.31 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.30 | |