| 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 | $19.80 | 3.521% | $20.4972 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.33 | 6.816% | $266.3243 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.80 | 12.754% | $155.375 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.63 | 9.486% | $143.0216 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.83 | 9.635% | $242.107 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.88 | 3.578% | $162.4932 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.28 | 9.304% | $201.4254 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.55 | $1,191.2437 | $1,191.25 | $1,191.25 | $1,191.20 | |