| 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 | $20.92 | 11.782% | $23.3848 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.73 | 11.868% | $199.9417 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.78 | 5.269% | $249.2559 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.69 | 12.523% | $115.5499 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.30 | 5.484% | $209.1748 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.28 | 3.748% | $192.2243 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.54 | 4.609% | $109.3582 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.24 | $1,098.8896 | $1,098.88 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.90 | |