| 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 | $18.96 | 6.188% | $20.1332 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.89 | 3.165% | $34.9626 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.48 | 4.560% | $142.7035 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.86 | 6.119% | $87.9302 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.40 | 5.224% | $239.2794 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.37 | 11.145% | $123.7822 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.79 | 5.311% | $210.4008 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.75 | $859.1919 | $859.18 | $859.25 | $859.20 | |