| 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 | $18.75 | 8.425% | $20.3297 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 7.525% | $87.9339 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.72 | 9.513% | $146.4408 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.53 | 13.599% | $174.4085 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.33 | 10.620% | $7.0022 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 13.142% | $254.9881 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.48 | 10.657% | $168.7298 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.96 | $859.8330 | $859.83 | $859.90 | $859.70 | |