| 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 | $20.75 | 12.845% | $23.4153 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.71 | 8.867% | $106.3739 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.78 | 12.721% | $162.0703 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.62 | 4.685% | $216.3001 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.94 | 8.748% | $240.2678 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.32 | 11.698% | $26.048 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 11.833% | $274.7289 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.78 | $1,049.2043 | $1,049.21 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.20 | |