| 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 | $18.88 | 7.165% | $20.2328 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.37 | 9.670% | $216.4557 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.99 | 12.228% | $175.0645 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.75 | 6.824% | $138.6041 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.83 | 10.818% | $183.7695 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.25 | 10.527% | $77.6452 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.87 | 6.426% | $214.8422 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.94 | $1,026.6140 | $1,026.61 | $1,026.60 | $1,026.60 | |