| 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 | $18.44 | 8.872% | $20.076 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.55 | 6.815% | $214.2175 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.43 | 7.529% | $189.7134 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.26 | 4.825% | $171.1373 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.42 | 8.564% | $42.7959 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.27 | 8.545% | $24.173 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.27 | 12.302% | $28.3787 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.64 | $690.4918 | $690.50 | $690.50 | $690.50 | |