| 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 | $18.56 | 12.277% | $20.8386 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.79 | 11.767% | $75.7668 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.49 | 12.529% | $198.6024 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 5.826% | $231.4203 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.27 | 10.295% | $135.9606 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.80 | 8.246% | $202.2035 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.40 | 10.622% | $260.4042 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.99 | $1,125.1964 | $1,125.19 | $1,125.15 | $1,125.20 | |