| 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 | $17.94 | 11.805% | $20.0578 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.55 | 12.428% | $163.639 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.48 | 12.339% | $125.2355 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.79 | 11.501% | $20.951 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.83 | 6.405% | $206.2448 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.57 | 7.628% | $243.8528 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 11.339% | $18.5045 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.78 | $798.4854 | $798.48 | $798.50 | $798.50 | |