| 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 | $18.97 | 10.490% | $20.96 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 7.779% | $54.4176 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.52 | 6.601% | $197.7662 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 9.156% | $96.352 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.74 | 6.450% | $198.7847 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.57 | 11.701% | $91.1145 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.77 | 4.188% | $48.7287 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.33 | $708.1237 | $708.12 | $708.10 | $708.20 | |