| 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 | $18.99 | 9.618% | $20.8165 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.55 | 6.474% | $170.944 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.30 | 5.735% | $243.5077 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.30 | 10.194% | $97.3013 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.76 | 12.232% | $39.0118 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.81 | 8.106% | $108.9817 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.47 | 7.793% | $116.9231 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.18 | $797.4861 | $797.48 | $797.45 | $797.40 | |