| 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 | $18.59 | 10.531% | $20.5477 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.55 | 12.667% | $103.1466 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.42 | 3.315% | $197.7656 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.39 | 7.221% | $200.9214 | $200.92 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.45 | 9.536% | $79.3588 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.41 | 3.781% | $15.9927 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.85 | 6.816% | $252.9937 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.66 | $870.7265 | $870.73 | $870.70 | $870.70 | |