| 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 | $18.95 | 6.419% | $20.1664 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 6.141% | $53.6861 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.37 | 7.195% | $57.21 | $57.21 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.33 | 5.404% | $238.5609 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.58 | 5.256% | $73.2371 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.42 | 12.172% | $231.5454 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 10.379% | $230.659 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.20 | $905.0649 | $905.08 | $905.05 | $905.10 | |