| 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 | $18.35 | 11.616% | $20.4815 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.30 | 12.840% | $158.3145 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.58 | 7.251% | $128.2507 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.49 | 9.253% | $210.3011 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.31 | 7.782% | $241.7658 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.73 | 10.209% | $268.6124 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.78 | 10.463% | $220.683 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.54 | $1,248.4090 | $1,248.40 | $1,248.40 | $1,248.50 | |