| 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 | $18.95 | 5.495% | $19.9913 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.79 | 13.730% | $37.2921 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.88 | 3.755% | $90.1423 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.48 | 10.693% | $189.8164 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.89 | 8.716% | $271.6704 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.75 | 5.341% | $174.6027 | $174.60 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.38 | 6.139% | $216.9269 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.12 | $1,000.4421 | $1,000.44 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.40 | |