| 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 | $20.95 | 11.543% | $23.3683 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.52 | 13.486% | $85.7046 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.74 | 11.431% | $240.4012 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.85 | 12.546% | $166.3993 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.57 | 11.783% | $140.3659 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.96 | 10.344% | $218.437 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.56 | 5.806% | $199.5078 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.15 | $1,074.1841 | $1,074.19 | $1,074.15 | $1,074.20 | |