| 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 | $18.85 | 7.149% | $20.1976 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.41 | 8.545% | $174.117 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.39 | 12.788% | $154.9594 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.74 | 8.147% | $78.6661 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.81 | 3.650% | $19.4966 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.35 | 7.230% | $8.9537 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.38 | 4.548% | $238.7667 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.93 | $695.1571 | $695.17 | $695.10 | $695.30 | |