| 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 | $18.62 | 8.245% | $20.1552 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 5.622% | $169.9564 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.70 | 5.472% | $165.2746 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.35 | 13.645% | $98.1325 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.36 | 5.219% | $251.8522 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.99 | 12.450% | $236.1338 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.44 | 5.136% | $204.4264 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.37 | $1,145.9311 | $1,145.93 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.00 | |