| 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 | $19.92 | 4.376% | $20.7917 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.95 | 13.620% | $18.1224 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.96 | 8.501% | $216.9586 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.97 | 5.407% | $188.6469 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.89 | 7.149% | $80.2439 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.57 | 7.368% | $155.2219 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.99 | 7.125% | $153.178 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.25 | $833.1634 | $833.16 | $833.15 | $833.10 | |