| 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 | $18.95 | 6.291% | $20.1421 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.95 | 7.360% | $184.6055 | $184.61 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.66 | 3.271% | $186.5694 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.95 | 11.689% | $195.3999 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.35 | 11.367% | $125.1208 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 5.784% | $129.8499 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.78 | 6.468% | $248.9009 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.39 | $1,090.5885 | $1,090.59 | $1,090.55 | $1,090.50 | |