| 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 | $18.82 | 8.698% | $20.457 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.36 | 4.325% | $128.6953 | $128.70 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.67 | 12.637% | $94.2434 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.98 | 4.679% | $79.5351 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.78 | 12.612% | $208.0845 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.31 | 10.848% | $52.4422 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 7.600% | $268.5158 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.47 | $851.9733 | $851.98 | $852.00 | $851.90 | |