| 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 | $17.91 | 11.392% | $19.9503 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.56 | 11.825% | $270.1245 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.66 | 13.799% | $41.7187 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.31 | 7.826% | $191.1863 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.50 | 3.643% | $168.4199 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 6.468% | $140.9636 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.52 | 5.404% | $115.4385 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.86 | $947.8018 | $947.80 | $947.75 | $947.80 | |