| 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 | $18.34 | 9.286% | $20.0431 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.67 | 7.538% | $205.0427 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.45 | 7.348% | $63.8184 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 6.262% | $42.4729 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.66 | 4.524% | $119.8472 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.51 | 8.532% | $157.9249 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.40 | 4.338% | $226.8308 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.00 | $835.9800 | $835.97 | $835.95 | $835.80 | |