| 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 | $18.42 | 11.159% | $20.4755 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.50 | 12.759% | $245.2508 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.38 | 3.619% | $177.5822 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.76 | 8.626% | $114.8829 | $114.88 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.78 | 9.560% | $173.9594 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 6.754% | $247.9362 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.96 | 13.778% | $68.2213 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.05 | $1,048.3083 | $1,048.31 | $1,048.35 | $1,048.40 | |