| 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 | $18.82 | 8.379% | $20.3969 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.74 | 3.698% | $246.5316 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.67 | 8.769% | $261.7744 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.50 | 12.547% | $115.3607 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.26 | 12.510% | $226.4376 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 10.734% | $40.6726 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.98 | 5.361% | $72.678 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.70 | $983.8518 | $983.85 | $983.85 | $983.90 | |