| 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 | $18.53 | 9.266% | $20.247 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 4.687% | $145.0229 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.84 | 3.797% | $145.1497 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.81 | 8.494% | $163.6198 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.48 | 7.810% | $251.7148 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.30 | 11.263% | $225.085 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 12.529% | $38.7212 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.90 | $989.5604 | $989.56 | $989.50 | $989.40 | |