| 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 | $18.81 | 7.579% | $20.2356 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.73 | 13.838% | $15.63 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 4.180% | $164.2189 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.39 | 12.132% | $217.9734 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.82 | 12.180% | $258.9339 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.57 | 9.841% | $199.4383 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.84 | 11.155% | $186.5626 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.79 | $1,062.9927 | $1,062.99 | $1,063.00 | $1,062.90 | |