| 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 | $18.83 | 9.224% | $20.5669 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 8.866% | $154.8619 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.56 | 7.400% | $237.9554 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 8.363% | $6.4584 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.97 | 10.563% | $217.7759 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.74 | 3.510% | $167.4171 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.98 | 6.494% | $6.3683 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.29 | $811.4039 | $811.42 | $811.35 | $811.60 | |