| 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 | $18.98 | 10.361% | $20.9465 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.43 | 5.435% | $39.4643 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.98 | 10.230% | $94.7758 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.58 | 12.834% | $250.0176 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.56 | 3.835% | $175.0243 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.78 | 11.188% | $252.1521 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.46 | 3.279% | $178.115 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.77 | $1,010.4956 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.50 | |