| 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 | $18.70 | 9.436% | $20.4645 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.92 | 5.221% | $165.1128 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.97 | 10.547% | $237.6429 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.49 | 11.314% | $49.5236 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.60 | 12.580% | $190.9357 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.65 | 3.738% | $82.6273 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.25 | 6.554% | $146.2454 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.58 | $892.5522 | $892.55 | $892.55 | $892.40 | |