| 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 | $18.77 | 8.498% | $20.3651 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.89 | 6.621% | $30.8028 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.41 | 12.147% | $177.6521 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 9.867% | $157.6152 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.38 | 9.771% | $72.866 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 6.236% | $169.2127 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.56 | 12.685% | $20.9143 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.75 | $649.4282 | $649.43 | $649.35 | $649.50 | |