| 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 | $18.92 | 5.610% | $19.9814 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.87 | 7.438% | $183.5793 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.91 | 10.252% | $6.5159 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.47 | 8.182% | $225.527 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.29 | 5.460% | $130.0216 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.37 | 11.384% | $220.9524 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.44 | 6.170% | $12.1458 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.27 | $798.7234 | $798.73 | $798.75 | $798.70 | |