| 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 | $18.37 | 9.406% | $20.0979 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 13.824% | $261.2261 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 10.607% | $58.1019 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.53 | 9.376% | $179.9563 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.46 | 6.262% | $171.5706 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.55 | 4.670% | $185.8416 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.71 | 4.196% | $41.3762 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.65 | $918.1706 | $918.18 | $918.20 | $918.20 | |