| 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 | $18.81 | 7.272% | $20.1779 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.56 | 13.769% | $157.6383 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.76 | 4.354% | $73.8409 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 6.611% | $186.0788 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.36 | 6.483% | $56.8193 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.39 | 6.651% | $256.3783 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.86 | 5.432% | $67.3289 | $67.33 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.28 | $818.2624 | $818.27 | $818.35 | $818.20 | |