| 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 | $18.94 | 6.508% | $20.1726 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.98 | 12.643% | $132.8962 | $132.90 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.72 | 6.139% | $147.236 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.93 | 9.519% | $241.9603 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.52 | 9.733% | $188.214 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.32 | 12.155% | $115.8785 | $115.88 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.48 | 10.662% | $52.5423 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.89 | $898.8999 | $898.90 | $898.90 | $898.90 | |