| 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 | 12.160% | $20.1327 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.78 | 12.812% | $235.5289 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 10.572% | $261.4696 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.66 | 9.468% | $251.4042 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.89 | 4.143% | $198.7986 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.80 | 6.502% | $209.5959 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.90 | 4.649% | $212.3328 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.45 | $1,389.2627 | $1,389.26 | $1,389.30 | $1,389.20 | |