| 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 | $17.86 | 12.306% | $20.0579 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.60 | 6.597% | $131.7539 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.95 | 7.125% | $235.6214 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.95 | 8.799% | $95.6887 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.57 | 9.315% | $10.4614 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.93 | 10.571% | $256.4473 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.38 | 10.802% | $198.7566 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.24 | $948.7872 | $948.79 | $948.75 | $948.90 | |