| 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 | $18.90 | 8.489% | $20.5044 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.46 | 5.625% | $239.1984 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 8.786% | $200.4491 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.25 | 9.329% | $246.2636 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.83 | 13.120% | $81.2541 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.27 | 12.730% | $162.6356 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.38 | 12.211% | $93.5615 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.35 | $1,043.8667 | $1,043.86 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.90 | |