| 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 | $18.78 | 8.620% | $20.3988 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.28 | 9.768% | $60.6798 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.41 | 9.549% | $127.526 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.27 | 6.440% | $261.0654 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.56 | 8.406% | $79.7435 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.91 | 12.110% | $75.0128 | $75.01 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.70 | 13.767% | $188.5119 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.91 | $812.9382 | $812.94 | $812.95 | $812.90 | |