| 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 | $18.93 | 7.863% | $20.4185 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.85 | 8.547% | $54.1107 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.81 | 12.240% | $154.6779 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.58 | 5.269% | $216.412 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.74 | 4.119% | $215.2556 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.70 | 9.732% | $242.1785 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.35 | 11.165% | $251.622 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.96 | $1,154.6752 | $1,154.68 | $1,154.65 | $1,154.70 | |