| 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 | $18.91 | 6.219% | $20.086 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 3.564% | $5.4992 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.59 | 6.650% | $260.8552 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.95 | 3.305% | $227.2193 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.30 | 3.684% | $57.3373 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.42 | 10.432% | $47.9496 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.65 | 9.289% | $178.8514 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.13 | $797.7980 | $797.81 | $797.80 | $797.80 | |