| 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 | $96.95 | 12.818% | $109.3771 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 12.849% | $19.9856 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 13.173% | $272.0905 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.56 | 5.198% | $107.8911 | $107.89 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.34 | 4.663% | $110.252 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.97 | 5.143% | $261.7745 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.41 | 8.343% | $260.4674 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.36 | $1,141.8382 | $1,141.84 | $1,141.85 | $1,142.00 | |