| 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 | $18.26 | 9.752% | $20.0407 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.51 | 10.558% | $258.164 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.39 | 12.114% | $207.8481 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.35 | 7.257% | $5.7382 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 10.337% | $29.0407 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.65 | 6.551% | $136.0124 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.50 | 4.838% | $172.4585 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.98 | $829.3026 | $829.30 | $829.30 | $829.20 | |