| 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 | $18.59 | 8.489% | $20.1681 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.55 | 3.247% | $161.6332 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.69 | 5.614% | $160.2059 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.98 | 13.803% | $34.1181 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.74 | 9.213% | $99.0999 | $99.10 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.56 | 6.693% | $137.1645 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.85 | 3.573% | $147.954 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.96 | $760.3437 | $760.34 | $760.30 | $760.40 | |