| 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 | $18.98 | 5.185% | $19.9641 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 6.434% | $42.0734 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.64 | 6.827% | $132.0809 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.26 | 11.440% | $44.8657 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.43 | 4.206% | $229.7013 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.35 | 13.794% | $210.9172 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.46 | 3.109% | $190.1949 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.65 | $869.7975 | $869.79 | $869.75 | $869.90 | |