| 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 | $19.59 | 3.271% | $20.2308 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.80 | 4.204% | $240.5028 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.97 | 7.572% | $216.1874 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.32 | 11.841% | $113.3173 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.89 | 7.817% | $200.421 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 5.691% | $238.1958 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.98 | 7.181% | $170.3964 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.92 | $1,199.2515 | $1,199.26 | $1,199.25 | $1,199.20 | |