| 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 | $17.84 | 12.268% | $20.0286 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.90 | 11.499% | $81.2828 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.30 | 8.236% | $213.5496 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.75 | 11.321% | $63.1747 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.38 | 10.201% | $257.1871 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 3.194% | $246.2312 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.42 | 10.206% | $184.5069 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.20 | $1,065.9609 | $1,065.96 | $1,066.00 | $1,065.90 | |