| 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 | $245.90 | 4.436% | $256.8081 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.57 | 9.829% | $20.3952 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.72 | 9.244% | $206.1653 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.92 | 4.715% | $247.0436 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.29 | 3.831% | $222.4994 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.60 | 11.545% | $218.182 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.26 | 9.405% | $19.9774 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.26 | $1,191.0710 | $1,191.08 | $1,191.10 | $1,191.10 | |