| 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 | $18.80 | 8.397% | $20.3786 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.69 | 11.820% | $148.374 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.43 | 12.360% | $56.6631 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.99 | 8.231% | $57.3516 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.85 | 4.805% | $249.2787 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.77 | 4.795% | $261.7465 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 5.163% | $245.7239 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.19 | $1,039.5164 | $1,039.51 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.60 | |