| 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 | $18.97 | 5.593% | $20.031 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.67 | 7.471% | $144.7312 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.33 | 10.443% | $27.9752 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.99 | 10.765% | $241.4566 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.97 | 9.117% | $13.0613 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.60 | 5.403% | $220.9247 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.98 | 6.541% | $187.4909 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.51 | $855.6709 | $855.67 | $855.70 | $855.70 | |