| 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 | 11.144% | $20.8728 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.41 | 12.242% | $129.5385 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.68 | 10.468% | $215.0591 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.96 | 11.776% | $187.739 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.79 | 7.679% | $116.0672 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.65 | 4.213% | $242.4515 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.61 | 6.395% | $168.7531 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.88 | $1,080.4812 | $1,080.48 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.60 | |