| 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 | $18.50 | 6.312% | $19.6677 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.67 | 8.497% | $200.3614 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.52 | 9.225% | $38.7967 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.64 | 9.688% | $270.5345 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.85 | 7.219% | $193.9056 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.65 | 8.535% | $175.4468 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 10.853% | $189.4589 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.74 | $1,088.1716 | $1,088.18 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.20 | |