| 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 | $18.62 | 7.600% | $20.0351 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.49 | 8.168% | $128.1683 | $128.17 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.56 | 8.762% | $63.691 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.84 | 8.138% | $82.0119 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.27 | 5.450% | $224.8932 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.83 | 4.789% | $188.4421 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.79 | 3.442% | $151.8425 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.40 | $859.0841 | $859.08 | $859.10 | $859.00 | |