| 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 | $17.74 | 12.650% | $19.9841 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.92 | 4.750% | $97.3337 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.66 | 8.428% | $172.0319 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.41 | 13.725% | $14.1133 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.47 | 9.191% | $15.7999 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.28 | 4.771% | $75.7285 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.64 | 6.342% | $217.6183 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.12 | $612.6097 | $612.60 | $612.65 | $612.50 | |