| 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 | $195.88 | 11.317% | $218.0477 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.77 | 6.500% | $19.9901 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.94 | 7.314% | $208.1248 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.31 | 6.771% | $207.4667 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.74 | 7.312% | $132.7879 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.78 | 13.783% | $23.6441 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.27 | 6.104% | $212.4945 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.69 | $1,022.5558 | $1,022.55 | $1,022.55 | $1,022.50 | |