| 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 | $18.71 | 6.796% | $19.9815 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.47 | 12.807% | $6.1705 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.85 | 6.559% | $124.5142 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.80 | 9.446% | $126.7385 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.76 | 4.135% | $37.2387 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.36 | 8.559% | $127.4048 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.56 | 3.421% | $36.7765 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.51 | $478.8247 | $478.82 | $478.85 | $478.80 | |