| 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 | $19.51 | 3.316% | $20.157 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.70 | 3.264% | $169.0432 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.43 | 6.156% | $191.5373 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.76 | 4.713% | $147.394 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.32 | 9.338% | $238.7067 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.48 | 3.759% | $242.2565 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.44 | 12.140% | $252.8084 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.64 | $1,261.9031 | $1,261.91 | $1,261.90 | $1,261.90 | |