| 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 | $18.80 | 7.189% | $20.1515 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.73 | 3.874% | $9.0682 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.61 | 8.816% | $69.2179 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.31 | 10.149% | $255.8871 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.78 | 11.352% | $39.8417 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.35 | 9.362% | $85.6851 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.29 | 12.774% | $61.225 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.87 | $541.0765 | $541.09 | $541.10 | $541.10 | |