| 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 | $18.78 | 8.400% | $20.3575 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.42 | 5.452% | $41.5692 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.46 | 3.376% | $48.0285 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.76 | 10.232% | $240.0412 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.40 | 9.710% | $248.3834 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.78 | 5.311% | $213.5496 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.81 | 8.495% | $107.2039 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.41 | $919.1333 | $919.13 | $919.15 | $919.10 | |