| 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 | $17.67 | 13.148% | $19.9933 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.42 | 3.152% | $31.3788 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.56 | 5.283% | $105.8726 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.82 | 6.397% | $55.1349 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.67 | 9.545% | $144.2379 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.34 | 8.518% | $15.5615 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.69 | 4.670% | $182.848 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.17 | $555.0270 | $555.02 | $555.05 | $555.00 | |