| 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 | $18.99 | 8.331% | $20.5721 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.29 | 11.839% | $250.8437 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.72 | 6.840% | $175.9868 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.69 | 10.699% | $200.022 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.41 | 12.496% | $92.708 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.54 | 12.641% | $167.3169 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.55 | 3.823% | $31.7179 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.19 | $939.1674 | $939.17 | $939.10 | $939.10 | |