| 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 | $18.74 | 6.559% | $19.9692 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.46 | 12.510% | $63.5231 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.30 | 4.199% | $174.3249 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.99 | 10.559% | $244.3243 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.95 | 3.364% | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.91 | 5.329% | $262.1744 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 12.541% | $265.3042 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.09 | $1,260.0701 | $1,260.05 | $1,259.95 | $1,260.10 | |