| 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 | $18.53 | 7.742% | $19.9646 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.81 | 12.508% | $76.2917 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 4.255% | $149.3661 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.50 | 6.668% | $180.8023 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.62 | 9.158% | $200.4359 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.92 | 12.687% | $104.7088 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 11.503% | $275.9699 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.15 | $1,007.5393 | $1,007.54 | $1,007.50 | $1,007.60 | |