| 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 | $18.65 | 8.412% | $20.2188 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.67 | 7.648% | $261.2294 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.46 | 6.615% | $67.6579 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.73 | 8.227% | $85.2071 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.44 | 8.144% | $242.7184 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.47 | 11.143% | $170.5712 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.48 | 5.194% | $234.0356 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.90 | $1,081.6384 | $1,081.65 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.60 | |