| 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 | $18.49 | 9.669% | $20.2778 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.76 | 11.351% | $18.6624 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.65 | 8.461% | $255.5883 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.90 | 7.131% | $33.1035 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.29 | 12.495% | $163.444 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.49 | 5.258% | $228.9256 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.36 | 7.121% | $34.6644 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.94 | $754.6660 | $754.66 | $754.70 | $754.70 | |