| 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 | $18.94 | 7.412% | $20.3438 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.44 | 5.777% | $208.8461 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.96 | 11.448% | $153.7537 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 7.821% | $250.9642 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.61 | 8.292% | $189.0887 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 3.541% | $251.0869 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 3.482% | $185.0362 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.02 | $1,259.1196 | $1,259.12 | $1,259.15 | $1,259.10 | |