| 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 | $18.63 | 10.330% | $20.5545 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.80 | 13.722% | $136.239 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.28 | 3.291% | $246.1218 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.95 | 11.153% | $43.2941 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.37 | 5.194% | $187.6345 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 11.481% | $187.9124 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.85 | 9.618% | $7.5088 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.44 | $829.2651 | $829.25 | $829.25 | $829.20 | |