| 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 | $17.81 | 13.191% | $20.1593 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.94 | 11.412% | $259.5231 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.34 | 11.242% | $103.8333 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.39 | 9.179% | $81.2183 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.62 | 3.310% | $206.2274 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.51 | 3.528% | $133.0438 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.25 | 4.514% | $161.2128 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.86 | $965.2180 | $965.21 | $965.20 | $965.10 | |