| 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 | $17.73 | 13.578% | $20.1374 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.40 | 4.479% | $25.4929 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.65 | 5.136% | $180.4659 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.35 | 3.762% | $203.7367 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 13.454% | $96.0955 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.81 | 7.505% | $194.3798 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.90 | 12.798% | $229.9951 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.54 | $950.3033 | $950.32 | $950.35 | $950.30 | |