| 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 | $18.75 | 9.619% | $20.5536 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.88 | 5.418% | $218.0888 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 6.723% | $216.4876 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.87 | 8.604% | $134.5278 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.25 | 13.715% | $103.7649 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.41 | 8.116% | $188.5651 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.92 | 12.158% | $101.9741 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.93 | $983.9619 | $983.96 | $983.95 | $984.10 | |