| 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 | $18.94 | 5.495% | $19.9808 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.88 | 6.330% | $134.9115 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.65 | 10.115% | $53.5709 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.67 | 9.597% | $79.6441 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.76 | 5.818% | $130.9604 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.30 | 8.606% | $113.2761 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.30 | 8.684% | $188.3494 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.50 | $720.6932 | $720.69 | $720.70 | $720.70 | |