| 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 | $18.88 | 6.189% | $20.0485 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.51 | 6.845% | $36.8722 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.37 | 3.395% | $69.6572 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.33 | 11.597% | $169.9957 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.45 | 5.238% | $201.4782 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.93 | 13.388% | $200.6174 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.69 | 10.741% | $183.4868 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.16 | $882.1560 | $882.17 | $882.15 | $882.20 | |