| 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 | $18.99 | 7.865% | $20.4836 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.50 | 12.811% | $225.0579 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.46 | 7.321% | $58.447 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.57 | 7.633% | $153.4524 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.86 | 8.149% | $78.7974 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.93 | 13.375% | $87.2194 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.92 | 3.851% | $167.117 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.23 | $790.5747 | $790.58 | $790.55 | $790.60 | |