| 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 | $18.47 | 12.246% | $20.7318 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.37 | 4.206% | $5.5959 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.75 | 12.795% | $186.9577 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.83 | 7.292% | $178.9952 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.71 | 10.761% | $67.243 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.91 | 3.245% | $88.6978 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.45 | 6.446% | $161.2125 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.49 | $709.4339 | $709.44 | $709.45 | $709.40 | |