| 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 | $18.39 | 8.613% | $19.9739 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.71 | 9.530% | $88.4017 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.44 | 11.396% | $268.9545 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.77 | 7.787% | $132.3301 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.60 | 12.766% | $260.0384 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.36 | 4.401% | $53.6204 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.57 | 10.424% | $162.9527 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.84 | $986.2717 | $986.26 | $986.25 | $986.30 | |