| 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 | $18.60 | 7.538% | $20.0021 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 12.341% | $80.2115 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 3.728% | $136.4853 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.34 | 6.257% | $245.8149 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.31 | 8.202% | $261.1022 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.58 | 9.207% | $117.4849 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.89 | 9.779% | $275.4245 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.70 | $1,136.5254 | $1,136.51 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.50 | |