| 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 | $17.74 | 12.597% | $19.9747 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.38 | 9.165% | $115.0381 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.44 | 6.331% | $108.9255 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.49 | 4.268% | $165.2544 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.27 | 5.120% | $202.1142 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.51 | 7.517% | $134.9446 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.86 | 10.251% | $234.6803 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.69 | $980.9318 | $980.92 | $980.95 | $980.90 | |