| 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 | $18.98 | 8.384% | $20.5713 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 3.720% | $244.1258 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.94 | 6.287% | $183.8127 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.62 | 3.128% | $142.956 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.83 | 5.680% | $187.9307 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.95 | 9.529% | $219.0032 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.26 | 12.590% | $77.9798 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.95 | $1,076.3795 | $1,076.38 | $1,076.40 | $1,076.40 | |