| 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 | $18.42 | 11.477% | $20.5341 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.82 | 6.311% | $57.2166 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.77 | 11.566% | $183.8273 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.66 | 8.364% | $179.5158 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.65 | 9.243% | $211.5491 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 3.209% | $239.1765 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.77 | 8.487% | $269.8831 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.83 | $1,161.7025 | $1,161.71 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.60 | |