| 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 | $17.76 | 12.511% | $19.982 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.53 | 11.550% | $248.2322 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.56 | 10.871% | $202.4061 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.68 | 4.394% | $250.2115 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.26 | 4.227% | $237.9086 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 9.501% | $177.096 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.82 | 6.427% | $61.5361 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.34 | $1,197.3725 | $1,197.38 | $1,197.40 | $1,197.30 | |