| 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 | $17.95 | 11.522% | $20.0182 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.76 | 11.420% | $266.0264 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.49 | 12.154% | $148.5928 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.62 | 6.498% | $83.7287 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.40 | 9.785% | $237.5747 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.57 | 4.862% | $250.1693 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 11.282% | $141.228 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.70 | $1,147.3381 | $1,147.34 | $1,147.35 | $1,147.30 | |