| 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 | $18.35 | 8.869% | $19.9775 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.70 | 8.851% | $255.4733 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.57 | 4.652% | $202.5749 | $202.57 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.38 | 8.352% | $227.9509 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.33 | 13.296% | $108.0051 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.84 | 13.860% | $117.0936 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.82 | 7.737% | $243.2917 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.99 | $1,174.3670 | $1,174.36 | $1,174.35 | $1,174.50 | |