| 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 | $18.34 | 12.103% | $20.5597 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.50 | 11.853% | $161.6276 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.82 | 4.261% | $253.1666 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.92 | 12.741% | $238.9207 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.55 | 4.106% | $145.2799 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.80 | 12.805% | $27.9756 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.95 | 7.420% | $155.7053 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.88 | $1,003.2354 | $1,003.25 | $1,003.25 | $1,003.30 | |