| 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 | $18.67 | 9.635% | $20.4689 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.62 | 9.769% | $218.0232 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.55 | 12.775% | $112.2675 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.94 | 5.302% | $52.5878 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.57 | 10.133% | $205.4751 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.56 | 9.167% | $6.0697 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.99 | 12.274% | $163.9088 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.90 | $778.8010 | $778.81 | $778.75 | $778.90 | |