| 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 | $18.49 | 11.287% | $20.577 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.50 | 8.851% | $206.2726 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.68 | 12.186% | $241.9628 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.68 | 3.382% | $244.6845 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.99 | 12.498% | $211.485 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.29 | 5.385% | $90.9367 | $90.94 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.78 | 11.766% | $24.3426 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.41 | $1,040.2612 | $1,040.26 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.30 | |