| 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 | $19.31 | 3.547% | $19.9949 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.94 | 3.556% | $81.7471 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.69 | 5.489% | $188.4983 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.55 | 11.585% | $58.6379 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.32 | 12.391% | $271.222 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.63 | 12.124% | $177.8623 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.49 | 8.441% | $166.4461 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.93 | $964.4086 | $964.41 | $964.40 | $964.30 | |