| 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 | $18.86 | 8.626% | $20.4869 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.99 | 8.509% | $103.0727 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.72 | 4.121% | $37.192 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.74 | 7.368% | $252.0356 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.86 | 4.701% | $147.4818 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.34 | 7.210% | $46.4648 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 9.329% | $261.5915 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.78 | $868.3253 | $868.32 | $868.35 | $868.40 | |