| 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 | $17.91 | 11.528% | $19.9747 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.82 | 7.738% | $64.4489 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.68 | 12.425% | $280.7027 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.37 | 8.452% | $186.9387 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.50 | 6.124% | $76.9399 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 3.686% | $163.0462 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.58 | 12.844% | $98.8288 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.11 | $890.8799 | $890.88 | $890.90 | $890.70 | |