| 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 | $20.60 | 13.468% | $23.3744 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.74 | 12.428% | $160.4797 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 4.144% | $257.7564 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.86 | 7.360% | $199.5393 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.56 | 11.332% | $238.8739 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.30 | 13.605% | $104.8574 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.36 | 12.147% | $220.2118 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.92 | $1,205.0929 | $1,205.09 | $1,205.05 | $1,205.20 | |