| 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 | $20.95 | 12.345% | $23.5363 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.90 | 4.690% | $210.3222 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.63 | 10.188% | $240.904 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.96 | 9.380% | $176.058 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.46 | 12.734% | $216.9679 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.41 | 5.615% | $191.5962 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.61 | 13.760% | $159.9579 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.92 | $1,219.3425 | $1,219.35 | $1,219.30 | $1,219.40 | |