| 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 | $18.79 | 7.333% | $20.1679 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.52 | 9.607% | $74.0066 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 10.710% | $32.7591 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.62 | 11.331% | $275.6778 | $275.68 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.42 | 10.713% | $250.6764 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.81 | 11.801% | $12.0857 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.70 | 6.454% | $187.0397 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.45 | $852.4132 | $852.43 | $852.45 | $852.50 | |