| 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 | $18.96 | 5.299% | $19.9647 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.98 | 4.356% | $227.4752 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.27 | 4.826% | $174.2942 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.37 | 6.138% | $150.0473 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.25 | 5.842% | $117.7492 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.52 | 12.450% | $267.0912 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.60 | 9.242% | $125.1913 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.95 | $1,081.8131 | $1,081.81 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.80 | |