| 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 | $18.59 | 12.560% | $20.9249 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 10.587% | $43.1179 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.83 | 7.374% | $32.0297 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.72 | 13.768% | $257.9348 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 11.675% | $30.9898 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.90 | 11.180% | $81.0502 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.80 | 8.792% | $149.9154 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.58 | $615.9627 | $615.96 | $615.95 | $615.90 | |