| 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 | $18.78 | 8.566% | $20.3887 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.87 | 7.505% | $37.487 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.33 | 5.390% | $109.9534 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.38 | 7.475% | $197.0877 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 9.330% | $128.5065 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.50 | 12.333% | $88.1814 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.81 | 10.845% | $245.8653 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.21 | $827.4700 | $827.48 | $827.50 | $827.60 | |