| 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 | $18.84 | 7.408% | $20.2357 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.28 | 3.375% | $247.3557 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.52 | 6.284% | $166.3557 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.42 | 5.766% | $231.0141 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.85 | 12.253% | $207.4997 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.58 | 4.596% | $33.0314 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 8.761% | $226.7558 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.98 | $1,132.2481 | $1,132.26 | $1,132.25 | $1,132.30 | |