| 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 | $18.79 | 8.699% | $20.4245 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.48 | 6.547% | $210.409 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 9.472% | $40.1215 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.72 | 3.126% | $150.2752 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.26 | 8.719% | $237.2901 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.83 | 6.385% | $240.2492 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.49 | 7.435% | $207.876 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.22 | $1,106.6455 | $1,106.65 | $1,106.65 | $1,106.60 | |