| 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 | $18.88 | 5.689% | $19.9541 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.81 | 9.765% | $176.5131 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.47 | 9.399% | $49.7437 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.69 | 12.461% | $143.6015 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.77 | 11.783% | $50.0452 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.25 | 7.468% | $108.8114 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.46 | 9.691% | $95.9357 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.33 | $644.6047 | $644.60 | $644.60 | $644.50 | |