| 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 | $19.91 | 3.184% | $20.5439 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 8.634% | $214.8781 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 7.376% | $159.4856 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.33 | 9.169% | $259.0908 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 11.840% | $207.3066 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.81 | 9.548% | $182.737 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 10.781% | $190.9089 | $190.91 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.07 | $1,234.9509 | $1,234.96 | $1,235.00 | $1,234.90 | |