| 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 | $17.57 | 13.778% | $19.9908 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.50 | 12.469% | $276.1114 | $276.11 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.56 | 5.537% | $145.1767 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.75 | 13.223% | $55.1962 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.85 | 3.485% | $224.4072 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.40 | 12.752% | $245.1228 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.95 | 10.501% | $214.3167 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.58 | $1,180.3218 | $1,180.33 | $1,180.30 | $1,180.30 | |