| 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 | $18.99 | 8.434% | $20.5916 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.51 | 8.241% | $186.7265 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.91 | 9.675% | $253.2505 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.97 | 12.437% | $80.9209 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.93 | 3.661% | $96.3322 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.30 | 7.457% | $202.3415 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.74 | 8.395% | $126.5403 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.35 | $966.7035 | $966.70 | $966.75 | $966.60 | |