| 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 | $19.25 | 5.777% | $20.3621 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.91 | 8.550% | $141.0173 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.31 | 11.509% | $234.5146 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.56 | 9.830% | $113.7399 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.67 | 8.723% | $183.3831 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.48 | 5.132% | $218.1279 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.86 | 4.221% | $84.2731 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.04 | $995.4180 | $995.41 | $995.40 | $995.40 | |