| 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 | $18.75 | 10.150% | $20.6531 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.42 | 9.714% | $73.9692 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.72 | 5.853% | $99.2054 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.95 | 10.166% | $58.3329 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.57 | 8.396% | $143.7006 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.31 | 11.226% | $227.2458 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.53 | 12.463% | $179.4122 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.25 | $802.5192 | $802.52 | $802.50 | $802.50 | |