| 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 | $18.96 | 6.585% | $20.2085 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.37 | 11.376% | $202.0027 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.59 | 7.856% | $13.5791 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.71 | 5.389% | $107.1912 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 13.803% | $259.8692 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.53 | 6.671% | $131.7707 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.51 | 10.259% | $83.2566 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.02 | $817.8780 | $817.88 | $817.85 | $818.00 | |