| 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 | $18.84 | 6.481% | $20.061 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.29 | 10.403% | $44.4814 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.44 | 3.742% | $221.4269 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.87 | 3.778% | $209.4966 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.43 | 9.491% | $193.175 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.67 | 3.478% | $162.119 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.39 | 13.677% | $248.2592 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.93 | $1,099.0191 | $1,099.03 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.10 | |