| 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 | $18.32 | 10.181% | $20.1852 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.74 | 3.644% | $220.4922 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.66 | 4.685% | $225.7637 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.94 | 13.209% | $215.0292 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.45 | 13.716% | $47.1353 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.53 | 9.375% | $82.6109 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.90 | 12.503% | $150.6415 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.54 | $961.8580 | $961.86 | $961.90 | $961.80 | |