| 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 | $18.63 | 9.575% | $20.4138 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.69 | 8.584% | $68.0713 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.36 | 5.264% | $218.2754 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.55 | 13.655% | $238.1641 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.81 | 12.408% | $240.3395 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.77 | 10.148% | $245.3767 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.37 | 3.712% | $179.8055 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.18 | $1,210.4463 | $1,210.45 | $1,210.45 | $1,210.50 | |