| 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 | $18.93 | 5.561% | $19.9827 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.68 | 9.305% | $178.9104 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.36 | 4.605% | $40.1265 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.86 | 4.871% | $122.5523 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.58 | 9.465% | $262.2562 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.48 | 10.407% | $193.7422 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.83 | 10.305% | $185.1249 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.72 | $1,002.6952 | $1,002.69 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.70 | |