| 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 | $18.25 | 9.349% | $19.9562 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.42 | 6.410% | $31.3058 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.27 | 13.228% | $130.5179 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.91 | 13.668% | $207.9101 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.86 | 7.344% | $84.6515 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.32 | 7.154% | $259.6556 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.63 | 13.569% | $83.6209 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.66 | $817.6180 | $817.63 | $817.55 | $817.70 | |