| 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 | $18.30 | 9.431% | $20.0259 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.76 | 3.460% | $74.2429 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.36 | 4.632% | $230.5671 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.92 | 10.719% | $262.3155 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.65 | 12.794% | $115.783 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.27 | 7.383% | $86.1963 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.63 | 5.344% | $262.9702 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.89 | $1,052.1009 | $1,052.11 | $1,052.10 | $1,052.10 | |