| 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 | $18.46 | 9.798% | $20.2687 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.34 | 8.200% | $160.5039 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.80 | 10.681% | $11.9535 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.49 | 7.341% | $16.6271 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.49 | 8.417% | $252.0587 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.39 | 13.571% | $23.1571 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.48 | 7.359% | $230.2636 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.45 | $714.8326 | $714.83 | $714.80 | $715.00 | |