| 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 | $18.99 | 6.352% | $20.1962 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.54 | 5.222% | $174.1845 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.97 | 12.356% | $278.6092 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.68 | 11.738% | $72.2721 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.71 | 13.551% | $105.2731 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.29 | 3.402% | $121.2802 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.35 | 6.805% | $181.9423 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.53 | $953.7576 | $953.75 | $953.75 | $953.80 | |