| 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 | $18.85 | 8.577% | $20.4668 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.59 | 5.689% | $132.7348 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.54 | 7.765% | $115.8905 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.38 | 4.294% | $197.512 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.58 | 13.191% | $47.0648 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.29 | 13.752% | $42.4181 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.37 | 7.520% | $75.6618 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.60 | $631.7488 | $631.74 | $631.70 | $631.80 | |