| 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 | $19.55 | 3.116% | $20.1592 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.63 | 5.353% | $257.725 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 9.622% | $271.2487 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.69 | 4.621% | $253.9047 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.91 | 6.238% | $51.961 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.55 | 13.456% | $196.9029 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.95 | 3.597% | $187.4588 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.72 | $1,239.3603 | $1,239.36 | $1,239.35 | $1,239.40 | |