| 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 | $18.50 | 8.295% | $20.0346 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.55 | 6.198% | $73.8607 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.87 | 11.670% | $157.3095 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.81 | 9.325% | $137.5418 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.66 | 9.195% | $214.7429 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.40 | 10.625% | $91.155 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.94 | 6.241% | $138.0496 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.73 | $832.6941 | $832.69 | $832.70 | $832.60 | |