| 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 | 7.527% | $20.3656 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.27 | 5.278% | $247.6876 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 11.544% | $38.4381 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.84 | 4.457% | $231.7274 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.85 | 8.360% | $12.8407 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.64 | 11.462% | $270.4514 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.68 | 6.465% | $62.4737 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.68 | $883.9845 | $883.99 | $884.00 | $884.00 | |