| 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 | $18.70 | 8.173% | $20.2284 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.26 | 13.804% | $167.5878 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.74 | 11.757% | $26.5311 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.87 | 3.756% | $162.762 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.96 | 3.485% | $241.0787 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.40 | 9.158% | $6.9861 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 6.260% | $170.3242 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.22 | $795.4983 | $795.50 | $795.55 | $795.50 | |