| 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 | $18.81 | 9.837% | $20.6603 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.97 | 3.671% | $24.8499 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.35 | 6.214% | $230.8561 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.66 | 13.607% | $259.7738 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.31 | 6.585% | $116.5081 | $116.51 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.30 | 10.369% | $6.9532 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.53 | 12.132% | $58.9029 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.93 | $718.5043 | $718.50 | $718.45 | $718.60 | |