| 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 | $18.40 | 13.114% | $20.813 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.95 | 11.167% | $58.8629 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.56 | 9.714% | $176.1568 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.89 | 7.581% | $162.329 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.69 | 12.710% | $30.0823 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.93 | 11.535% | $52.3434 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.42 | 4.273% | $147.4629 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.84 | $648.0503 | $648.04 | $648.05 | $648.10 | |