| 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 | $18.85 | 6.850% | $20.1412 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.86 | 5.425% | $125.3082 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.37 | 9.406% | $220.3109 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.85 | 6.723% | $263.4457 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.36 | 11.463% | $24.9231 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.72 | 8.288% | $43.012 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.47 | 11.861% | $31.8468 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.48 | $728.9879 | $728.99 | $728.95 | $728.80 | |