| 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 | $18.72 | 7.665% | $20.1549 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.66 | 8.292% | $39.6998 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.88 | 9.636% | $142.3952 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.68 | 12.207% | $142.1438 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 9.206% | $239.871 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.77 | 6.609% | $105.2977 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.75 | 13.678% | $156.5914 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.11 | $846.1538 | $846.15 | $846.15 | $846.20 | |