| 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 | $19.38 | 5.469% | $20.4399 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.96 | 7.144% | $221.7452 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.99 | 4.579% | $14.6306 | $14.63 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.70 | 11.609% | $257.482 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 4.816% | $254.5247 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 13.545% | $201.497 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.87 | 8.465% | $261.2596 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.19 | $1,231.5790 | $1,231.58 | $1,231.60 | $1,231.50 | |