| 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 | $19.35 | 5.339% | $20.3831 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.43 | 12.324% | $248.719 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.95 | 13.697% | $252.3505 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.80 | 3.451% | $21.5178 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.48 | 8.142% | $225.4544 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.85 | 5.614% | $217.4064 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.26 | 11.113% | $258.0711 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.12 | $1,243.9023 | $1,243.90 | $1,243.85 | $1,244.00 | |