| 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 | $17.89 | 11.565% | $19.959 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.59 | 9.459% | $129.8074 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.61 | 10.413% | $103.3576 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.84 | 6.867% | $81.0479 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.95 | 7.579% | $81.7063 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.47 | 4.463% | $91.3738 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.30 | 9.412% | $178.6698 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.65 | $685.9218 | $685.93 | $685.85 | $686.00 | |