| 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 | 6.829% | $20.2441 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.33 | 5.872% | $128.4545 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.70 | 9.538% | $249.418 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.76 | 4.834% | $223.0448 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.77 | 5.204% | $31.3192 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.86 | 7.426% | $118.0182 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.67 | 9.749% | $182.9187 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.04 | $953.4175 | $953.41 | $953.35 | $953.30 | |