| 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 | $18.68 | 9.594% | $20.4722 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.38 | 13.866% | $171.2317 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.96 | 9.771% | $162.4172 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.47 | 12.579% | $278.5993 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.57 | 7.537% | $39.3263 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.34 | 9.412% | $212.6313 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.59 | 13.198% | $61.7948 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.99 | $946.4728 | $946.47 | $946.50 | $946.40 | |