| 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 | 7.788% | $20.3612 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.72 | 8.582% | $143.0242 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 9.733% | $20.3555 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.47 | 8.525% | $132.9106 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.43 | 9.216% | $109.6856 | $109.69 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 9.703% | $252.7338 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.61 | 7.547% | $44.7503 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.05 | $723.8212 | $723.82 | $723.80 | $723.90 | |