| 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 | $18.38 | 12.394% | $20.658 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.27 | 4.413% | $15.9439 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.70 | 8.165% | $245.2101 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.63 | 6.259% | $256.7536 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.61 | 8.138% | $60.1355 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.63 | 7.615% | $79.2369 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.74 | 13.817% | $78.2378 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.96 | $756.1758 | $756.18 | $756.20 | $756.10 | |