| 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 | $18.51 | 8.384% | $20.0619 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.81 | 8.356% | $35.5516 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.55 | 3.230% | $163.6712 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.61 | 13.768% | $270.3241 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.28 | 12.582% | $218.7243 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 11.111% | $208.6998 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.89 | 12.104% | $246.5055 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.48 | $1,163.5384 | $1,163.53 | $1,163.45 | $1,163.60 | |