| 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 | $18.76 | 6.520% | $19.9832 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 5.325% | $175.4083 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.72 | 3.828% | $68.2358 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.57 | 12.260% | $210.5661 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.48 | 7.189% | $264.1994 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.62 | 8.607% | $115.7968 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.38 | 8.873% | $247.5554 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.07 | $1,101.7450 | $1,101.76 | $1,101.75 | $1,101.80 | |