| 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 | 7.848% | $19.9842 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.26 | 3.727% | $12.7169 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.47 | 7.724% | $102.8441 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.90 | 6.644% | $179.0553 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.49 | 4.219% | $186.0205 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.41 | 12.871% | $251.0364 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.75 | 9.490% | $240.6043 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.81 | $992.2617 | $992.26 | $992.25 | $992.20 | |