| 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 | $18.88 | 9.835% | $20.7368 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.79 | 7.301% | $185.4054 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.74 | 10.199% | $215.7035 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.31 | 10.762% | $229.6207 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.76 | 7.652% | $248.4178 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.41 | 8.752% | $242.9628 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.32 | 3.675% | $187.9835 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.21 | $1,330.8305 | $1,330.83 | $1,330.80 | $1,330.80 | |