| 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 | $19.42 | 3.145% | $20.0308 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.60 | 8.197% | $171.6004 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.86 | 3.221% | $177.3956 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.32 | 6.488% | $132.3859 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.62 | 9.775% | $128.0196 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.53 | 7.619% | $243.7893 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 6.621% | $258.7265 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.01 | $1,131.9481 | $1,131.96 | $1,132.00 | $1,131.90 | |