| 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 | $18.31 | 11.486% | $20.4131 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.63 | 13.223% | $98.0851 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.85 | 11.317% | $48.8125 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.55 | 12.144% | $230.512 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.47 | 13.116% | $48.0404 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.48 | 12.188% | $167.6986 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.60 | 8.494% | $190.5155 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.89 | $804.0772 | $804.08 | $804.05 | $804.00 | |