| 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 | $17.63 | 13.656% | $20.0376 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.94 | 13.495% | $206.4928 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.59 | 10.370% | $232.4282 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.42 | 3.474% | $100.8044 | $100.80 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.76 | 7.416% | $252.1698 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.28 | 13.462% | $197.7416 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.69 | 11.449% | $214.7511 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.31 | $1,224.4255 | $1,224.42 | $1,224.45 | $1,224.40 | |