| 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 | $18.89 | 8.665% | $20.5268 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 4.167% | $151.4901 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.26 | 12.136% | $229.049 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.58 | 4.193% | $97.5038 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 4.595% | $261.1737 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.54 | 7.551% | $164.0583 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.79 | 6.653% | $86.165 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.19 | $1,009.9667 | $1,009.97 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.00 | |