| 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 | $18.93 | 7.409% | $20.3325 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.86 | 3.362% | $9.1579 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.58 | 11.155% | $131.8076 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.31 | 6.205% | $240.3525 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.99 | 8.302% | $268.5781 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.74 | 3.308% | $218.7444 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.47 | 12.758% | $209.1323 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.88 | $1,098.1053 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.10 | |