| 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 | $18.83 | 6.181% | $19.9939 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.33 | 3.673% | $161.0353 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.88 | 12.111% | $41.3465 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 12.307% | $184.8349 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.35 | 11.407% | $118.4813 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 9.450% | $174.2991 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 11.635% | $278.987 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.13 | $978.9780 | $978.98 | $979.05 | $978.90 | |