| 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 | $17.99 | 12.606% | $20.2578 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.36 | 13.678% | $284.6042 | $284.60 | $284.60 | $284.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 7.787% | $243.3507 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.49 | 13.573% | $143.6585 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.61 | 6.466% | $136.9259 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.27 | 11.676% | $237.0546 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.59 | 4.698% | $180.6983 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.08 | $1,246.5500 | $1,246.55 | $1,246.55 | $1,246.70 | |