| 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 | $17.76 | 12.572% | $19.9928 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.73 | 7.756% | $120.3958 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.58 | 8.113% | $46.0345 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.94 | 13.719% | $104.5532 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.97 | 12.277% | $116.7344 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 12.275% | $236.5297 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.66 | 5.279% | $201.7777 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.31 | $846.0181 | $846.01 | $846.10 | $846.00 | |