| 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 | $18.98 | 7.289% | $20.3635 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.37 | 4.136% | $64.9496 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.25 | 5.138% | $156.9185 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.61 | 12.791% | $264.619 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.73 | 5.160% | $17.5933 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.39 | 12.454% | $250.0865 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.76 | 7.440% | $215.6965 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.09 | $990.2269 | $990.23 | $990.20 | $990.20 | |