| 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 | $18.57 | 6.721% | $19.8181 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.55 | 8.539% | $148.21 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.37 | 13.267% | $265.4639 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.38 | 10.321% | $94.1921 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.91 | 7.274% | $95.3773 | $95.38 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.44 | 6.115% | $147.9668 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.53 | 8.243% | $168.3503 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.75 | $939.3785 | $939.38 | $939.35 | $939.50 | |