| 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 | $18.54 | 10.392% | $20.4667 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.29 | 7.419% | $17.4986 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.48 | 13.161% | $248.3658 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.58 | 5.141% | $105.7508 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.38 | 12.520% | $229.9684 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.52 | 3.372% | $174.2025 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.64 | 3.549% | $217.0801 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.43 | $1,013.3329 | $1,013.34 | $1,013.30 | $1,013.50 | |