| 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 | $18.67 | 9.252% | $20.3973 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.38 | 3.241% | $32.397 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.95 | 3.538% | $157.326 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.78 | 12.489% | $41.3735 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.68 | 3.216% | $221.5841 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.40 | 7.782% | $180.4271 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.29 | 10.851% | $227.566 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.15 | $881.0710 | $881.08 | $881.10 | $881.10 | |