| 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 | $19.40 | 5.590% | $20.4845 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.51 | 6.604% | $237.2046 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.90 | 12.394% | $189.8335 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.30 | 4.771% | $252.8124 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.78 | 6.371% | $29.5499 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.69 | 12.452% | $118.8505 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.35 | 11.468% | $201.0325 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.93 | $1,049.7679 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.70 | |