| 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 | $18.26 | 11.615% | $20.3809 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.50 | 3.510% | $218.9237 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.89 | 7.258% | $6.3175 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.41 | 3.109% | $125.1846 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.65 | 13.429% | $202.6409 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.50 | 9.730% | $240.8574 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 12.116% | $179.0605 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.92 | $993.3655 | $993.36 | $993.35 | $993.40 | |