| 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 | $18.78 | 8.442% | $20.3654 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.54 | 8.683% | $44.0601 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.49 | 9.334% | $46.456 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.58 | 12.395% | $217.5742 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.50 | 12.604% | $271.9387 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.61 | 13.252% | $29.0038 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.39 | 8.583% | $155.6972 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.89 | $785.0954 | $785.10 | $785.05 | $785.20 | |