| 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 | $18.80 | 12.713% | $21.19 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.51 | 11.290% | $115.1963 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.51 | 10.487% | $115.47 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.86 | 13.607% | $282.7224 | $282.72 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.64 | 9.492% | $130.9962 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.72 | 5.365% | $107.1773 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.59 | 5.453% | $242.1095 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.63 | $1,014.8617 | $1,014.87 | $1,014.85 | $1,014.90 | |