| 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 | $18.32 | 9.124% | $19.9915 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.43 | 13.200% | $258.5828 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.67 | 8.858% | $18.1466 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.89 | 11.179% | $234.4654 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 7.302% | $60.3788 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.99 | 13.432% | $44.2271 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.57 | 7.599% | $21.0571 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.14 | $656.8493 | $656.86 | $656.90 | $656.90 | |