| 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 | 9.464% | $19.9772 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.35 | 7.358% | $81.9678 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.66 | 13.836% | $70.1913 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.76 | 7.149% | $58.6748 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.70 | 11.246% | $14.1282 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.64 | 6.470% | $159.3217 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.79 | 3.211% | $256.7786 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.15 | $661.0396 | $661.04 | $661.05 | $661.10 | |