| 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 | 5.350% | $20.006 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.41 | 6.825% | $132.901 | $132.90 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.40 | 13.358% | $82.0712 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.39 | 11.631% | $23.8779 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.90 | 10.654% | $233.3693 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.61 | 9.798% | $212.5799 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.79 | 12.383% | $19.9929 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.49 | $724.7982 | $724.80 | $724.80 | $724.90 | |