| 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 | $17.87 | 11.756% | $19.9708 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.35 | 9.585% | $80.3806 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.44 | 8.522% | $73.1872 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.80 | 11.584% | $266.4626 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.65 | 7.470% | $178.0241 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.60 | 13.208% | $212.3782 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.64 | 11.669% | $253.0866 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.35 | $1,083.4901 | $1,083.49 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.60 | |