| 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 | $18.75 | 6.467% | $19.9626 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.69 | 5.111% | $255.0939 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 12.751% | $48.3138 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.34 | 13.829% | $282.6829 | $282.68 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 9.475% | $145.0434 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.46 | 3.280% | $253.5111 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.64 | 4.724% | $123.1973 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.22 | $1,127.8050 | $1,127.79 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.80 | |