| 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 | 8.447% | $20.4423 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.36 | 6.227% | $125.7303 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.30 | 5.123% | $37.1084 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.50 | 5.279% | $45.7964 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.81 | 12.250% | $101.9342 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.84 | 13.517% | $95.1727 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.81 | 3.573% | $170.6987 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.47 | $596.8830 | $596.88 | $596.90 | $596.80 | |