| 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 | $18.67 | 10.141% | $20.5633 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.68 | 9.228% | $139.4623 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.77 | 3.622% | $239.1285 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.73 | 12.501% | $231.4483 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.66 | 4.472% | $193.9627 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.32 | 6.223% | $209.5992 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.28 | 5.815% | $184.4144 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.11 | $1,218.5787 | $1,218.57 | $1,218.55 | $1,218.60 | |