| 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 | $18.67 | 9.536% | $20.4504 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.39 | 4.486% | $25.4841 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.27 | 11.309% | $237.3887 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.91 | 3.185% | $190.7994 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.79 | 12.665% | $98.9086 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.95 | 8.287% | $159.1277 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.81 | 10.219% | $56.0023 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.79 | $788.1612 | $788.16 | $788.20 | $788.20 | |