| 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 | $17.99 | 11.118% | $19.9901 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.29 | 9.647% | $198.779 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.81 | 4.582% | $83.4669 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.83 | 7.532% | $209.5046 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.27 | 9.684% | $218.5673 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.30 | 4.545% | $240.7671 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.25 | 3.810% | $12.7167 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.74 | $983.7917 | $983.80 | $983.75 | $983.90 | |