| 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 | $18.36 | 11.644% | $20.4978 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.38 | 6.352% | $146.1064 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.97 | 7.747% | $154.0459 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.31 | 10.107% | $73.012 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.78 | 8.251% | $204.3562 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.37 | 12.174% | $26.2151 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.93 | 4.846% | $259.9447 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.10 | $884.1781 | $884.19 | $884.15 | $884.10 | |