| 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 | $18.41 | 8.720% | $20.0154 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 7.318% | $135.006 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.82 | 9.388% | $272.1792 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.32 | 10.269% | $230.8151 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.43 | 8.595% | $21.1 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.54 | 4.621% | $197.2524 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.36 | 12.133% | $155.1472 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.68 | $1,031.5153 | $1,031.53 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.50 | |