| 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 | $17.87 | 11.699% | $19.9606 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.43 | 11.113% | $10.478 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 9.297% | $184.1873 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.72 | 11.523% | $24.2228 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.37 | 9.378% | $239.9425 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.39 | 6.343% | $258.8282 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.83 | 4.783% | $41.7351 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.13 | $779.3545 | $779.36 | $779.40 | $779.30 | |