| 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 | $18.38 | 9.271% | $20.084 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.26 | 12.666% | $36.3461 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.74 | 10.687% | $68.3382 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.34 | 6.873% | $143.5732 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.83 | 5.254% | $185.0681 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.95 | 6.428% | $7.3967 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 12.843% | $253.7501 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.37 | $714.5564 | $714.56 | $714.55 | $714.60 | |